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Employees should wear insulating, waterproof personal protective equipment (PPE) when working outside in the cold. PIP makes winter PPE for hardworking professionals, including warming vests, liners, and durable, high-visibility outer layers for staying dry. These items should be maintained and replaced as needed to remain effective. Working outdoors in cold temperatures can put your health and safety at risk. The human body will start to shut down when it runs out of heat, leading to h …

For people in North America, especially the northern regions, this time of year marks a shift in weather and working conditions. When leaves start changing colors, people start to gather firewood and homeowners begin winterizing because they know what the temperatures will soon be. In an article written for Safety+Health magazine, published by the National Safety Council, Analisa Harangozo of PK Safety discusses the Dangers of Gas Detection in Cold Weather. …

If your work requires you to dress in extreme cold weather gear, you’re in luck, because there are many technological advances in cold weather work gear that can help keep you warm while performing at your best. Avoid cold-related illnesses and injuries by dressing in at least three layers of thin cold weather gear. Base Layers What you wear closest to your skin should be slightly loose, comfortable, and long enough to keep you covered. It should also vent in the underarms and dry qui …