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jobs, a lighter work glove without impact protection might not provide the necessary defense for the top of the hands to prevent bruising and more serious injuries.
To remedy this, PPE manufacturers took a soft and cool work glove and added light and comfortable, low-profile impact protection to the back of the hand. This makes the glove flexible and dexterous without causing hand fatigue because the impact defense system is 60 percent thinner than standard impact protection resulting in a glove that is 40 percent lighter than standard impact gloves.
Body Cooling Gear that Works All Day
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, heat stress causes over 4,000 workers to become seriously injured or die every year in the United States. But with the proper protocols in place, such as acclimatizing workers to the environment, providing cool hydration options like water or electrolyte-replacing sports drinks, and giving them the latest body cooling gear, your workers can navigate and work in the heat more safely.
To make better body cooling gear, proprietary and chemical-free cooling technology has been designed to cool 30 degrees Fahrenheit below the average body temperature, activate in approximately a minute and stay cool for up to two hours. These materials can also work with any temperature of water so your workers can use any source of water to activate and reactivate them again and again through the day and save their cool water for hydration and refreshment.
How this material works is two-fold. Absorbent outer layers enhance the natural evaporation process while the inner layer retains water using a unique micro-groove system. This technology is used in a variety of garments such as bandanas, neck gaiters/face covers, towels and skull caps to fit the needs of various work environments so everyone can find a way to stay cooler.
Even if what you have is working, there might just be something better that you don’t yet know about! The latest PPE innovations and technologies can make life easier, safer and more comfortable for you and your workers. Try them out and see if they’re a good fit for you and your team.
John Heniff is a Safety Writer for Magid. www.ohsonline.com
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