Cooling PPE
Types of Cooling PPE
Cooling PPE helps regulate your body temperature and prevents heat-related illnesses when working in hot environments. If your employer provides cooling PPE, they must ensure it stays effective during use. Here are some common types of cooling PPE:
How To Use PPE to Prevent Heat Stress
- Cooling Vests: Vests with cooling packs or materials that help keep you cool.
- Cooling Towels: Towels soaked in water that stay cool for a long time.
- Cooling Headgear: Hats, caps, or bandanas with cooling inserts or cooling fabric.
- Cooling Arm and Leg Sleeves: Sleeves made from cooling materials.
- Cooling Vests with Phase Change Material: Vests using materials like paraffin wax that maintain a consistent cooling temperature.
These items help keep you comfortable and safe in the heat.
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