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EDITION 1 HEAT STRESS WHAT IS HEAT STRESS? Heat stress refers to the inability of our body to regulate its temperature (or ‘cool down’) in high-heat environments. When unmanaged, heat stress can at times develop into heat stroke increasing employees’ risk of significant health effects. REDUCING THE RISK Taking regular breaks, increasing hydration, and minimising exposure to high-heat work environments (where possible) are some basic ways to minimise the risk of heat stress. Choosing workwear and footwear designed to provide airflow and reduce the risk is an additional step to consider when reducing the risk of heat stress. HOW TO SELECT WORKWEAR TO LOWER HEAT STRESS Selecting appropriate uniforms is about more than just finding a job-compliant design at an affordable price point. Workwear provides an opportunity to reduce the risk of heat stress and improve comfort and wearability. Blackwoods has access to a specialist array of designs and technologies which focus specifically on this issue, without compromising on compliance or comfort. Here are some of the things to consider when selecting workwear for hot environments. el BLACKWOODS UNIFORM SOLUTIONS UNDERARM VENTING VENTILATION POINTS Workwear designs which incorporate ventilation points in specific spots on the body (e.g. underarms, side torso, and upper back) can provide additional air circulation leading to better temperature regulation. Note: consider selecting work pants which feature ventilation as the lower body can sometimes be missed when managing heat stress. Vents on KingGee's Workcool 2, Bisley’s X Airflow and Syzmik's Rugged Cooling range of shirts and pants are strategically placed to maximise breathability allowing cool air to reach the body. LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS One way heat stress can be activated is through a lack of airflow through work garments. Our range features lightweight fabrics which provide more breathability and increased comfort for workers. Premium brands such as KingGee, Bisley Workwear and Workhorse offer workwear in ripstop fabric which is both lightweight and durable. INNOVATIVE FABRIC TECHNOLOGY When considering workwear solutions, it can be important to think about products which feature innovative fabric technologies. Hyperfreeze polo shirts from KingGee offers one of the coolest solutions. Utilising atreatmentwith Xylitolittransforms your polo shirt from holding sweat, to actively using your sweat to lower the temperature of the fabric in order to keep you cool, truly revolutionary and a great advancement in polo shirts. Hyperfreeze polos are available in both Hi vis and Non Hi vis for men and women. Bisley Workwear have a different take on technology, offering one of the lightest weight polo shirts in the market at 140gsm.
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