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Workplace winter safety: Tips to prevent slips, trips and falls

March 22, 2021

Changing seasons can bring a plethora of hazards to a workplace, especially when it comes to winter weather. Some of the most common accidents that can occur as a result of winter conditions are slips, trips and falls.

Bulwark White Paper- Managing cold stress- 10/21/2020 UPDATED

How to Manage Cold Stress on the Job

October 21, 2020

Cold stress may not be as well-known as heat stress, but when the temperature drops, it can pose a significant danger.

Protective clothing for extreme environments doesn’t have to be uncomfortable

No need to be miserable

M.B. Sutherland

October 8, 2018

While protecting against a hazard is your first and most obvious concern when choosing protective clothing, it might be just as important to consider the environment. If workers are uncomfortable, they can be tempted to cut corners on safety.

Develop a cold stress prevention plan before temperatures drop

Alsie Nelson

October 9, 2017

Heat may get the headlines, but a study from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found that cold weather is 20 times as deadly as hot weather. That study corroborates a U.S. study that found cold kills more than double the number of Americans as heat does.

Cold battle combat: Innovative multiple PPE is the armor you need

Mary Padron

September 15, 2017

If outdoor workers are outfitted with proper PPE, their risks of getting hypothermia, frostbite, or catching a cold are greatly diminished. A side benefit of wearing proper PPE in harsh elements is that workers are more comfortable, which helps to improve performance and productivity.

EMERGENCY POLAR SHOWER

Hughes polar tank shower

April 1, 2017

Designed for severely cold climates, the Hughes polar tank shower incorporates a double-skinned fiberglass insulated cubicle to protect the user from the elements.

Ironwood Jacket

December 1, 2016

Wolverine, the more than 130-year-old Michigan-based brand known for its quality work boots and apparel, introduces the Ironwood Jacket, providing exceptional ease of moment through a fully gusseted bi-swing back and articulated elbow design.

Five questions to ask when choosing winter work gloves

Julie Mcfater

October 1, 2016

We get it: choosing the right winter work gloves is snow joke. You want a pair that will not only keep you in tip-top shape while you’re hard at work, but ones that will also keep your hands toasty and warm throughout the winter season.

What's black and white and one of the first things an OSHA officer will look for during an inspection? The answer is … your written safety and health plans!