heat stress

PRODUCT UPDATE

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COOLING FOOTWEAR
The CoreTempTM collection boasts a variety of features including waterproof materials, a removable, tri-layer anti-fatigue footbed, an Xergy® anti-fatigue foam midsole, the FootHolds® rubber outsole, and of course, the NEW CoreTempTM Temperature Control Lining Technology, which absorbs heat to create a cooling effect and releases the stored heat energy to warm. Premium TecTuff abrasion resistant waterproof leather and mesh upper. Moisture-wicking mesh lining with waterproof membrane. Xergy® anti-fatigue foam midsole absorbs shock and returns energy. Read more here
Automotive lighting, Wheel, Rolling, Tire
PORTABLE COOLER
The Portacool Hazardous Location™ 270 portable evaporative cooler is designed to cool areas where airborne gas or debris is potentially combustible. This evaporative cooler (PACHZ270) is ETL Certified for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups C&D and comes equipped with innovative Kuul Comfort FirePro™ Technology – a flame retardant evaporative media designed to UL900 standards. Additionally, all switches, cords, motors and pumps are sealed in UL listed products to ensure an intrinsically safe design. The PACHZ270 comes with a three-year warranty on all electrical components. Read more here
Sports equipment, Helmet, Arm, Leg, Sleeve, Elbow
HIGH HEAT HARNESS
Werner’s Welding High Heat Harness was designed specifically for mechanical, electrical and welding contractors. The new Welding High Heat Harnesses are made of Kevlar webbing and protect against weld spatter and high heat applications up to 700 degrees. It was developed for end users working at heights and the only one on the market designed for welding and high heat applications, while also being equipped with Patented Relief Handles to help users reach a safe position in a post-fall situation (known as “chair in the air”). Read more here
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SMART PPE
Kenzen has launched a data and analytics dashboard, the latest component of its smart PPE connected worker solution. The dashboard captures workers’ core body temperature (the greatest predictor of heat stress and illness), productivity, and microclimates caused by clothing under hot and humid working conditions. Managers can now have a data-driven overview of work sites to evaluate heat risk information by location and job role. The analysis consists of tens of thousands of data points collected per worker per day from the Kenzen wearable. Read more here

MAY 2021

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VOL. 55 NO. 5