Stay safe with Safety Wear!

During the summer months, many of us will be outside enjoying the heat.  Whether it is for work or pleasure, staying safe is important when it comes to enjoying summer.

Soaking up the Sun

Your skin and body may enjoy soaking up the warmth and Vitamin D from the sun this summer, but like anything, too much of a good thing can be harmful to you.  Sunlight contains Ultraviolet radiation, which can cause premature aging of the skin as well as other serious skin conditions, like skin cancer.  Make sure to apply sunscreen, SPF 30 at the minimum, multiple times thought out the day if you are going to be spending an extended period of time exposed to the sunlight.  UV rays are their most intense between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., so it is critical to make sure you are protected during these times.

While sunscreen is a must for protecting your skin, there are also other methods to stay safe and cool during the summer months. Covering your skin with loose fitting, long sleeved shirts and pants will help protect your skin from harmful UV rays.  Wearing hats and headwear can also help protect your head and face from damage.  At TwinSource Supply,  you can purchase safety hats & safety wear that will help protect yourself from damage.

TwinSource Supply also has cooling headwear available to not only help you stay protected from summer’s harmful UV rays, but to also stay safe by beating the heat!

Beat the Heat!

While sun rays can wear you out and be harmful to you, the heat of summer can also cause adverse effects to your health.  The combination of heat and humidity is a serious threat during the summer months, and jobs that require you to work outdoors or in additional heat can be extremely dangerous.  Staying hydrated is first and foremost the most important thing when it comes to beating the heat.  Drink water every 15 minutes, even if you do not seem thirsty.  Resting in a shaded area and getting out of direct sunlight will also help the body cool down.  However, when you cannot get into shade, Cooling Headwear is an ideal subsitution to help beat the heat and keep the body cool :

 

Cooling Head Bands : Sold in packs of 10, each one size fits all headband is constructed with ultra-absorbent PVA material and is adjustable fitting. Simply soak the head band in cool water and wring the excess water out & enjoy cooling benefits for up to 5 hours! Available in four colors : Hi-Vis Lime (shown), Camo, Blue, & Red Paisley.

 

 

 

Cooling Head Shades : Sold in packs of 10, each one size fits all head shade is constructed with ultra-absorbent PVA material and is adjustable fitting.  Offering more coverage and sun protection than the head bands, simple soak the head shades in cool water & stay cool for up to 5 hours. Available in four colors : Hi-Vis Lime (shown), Camo, Blue, & Red Paisley.

 

 

Cooling Towels : Sold in packs of 10, these towels provide the same cooling technology as found in the head bands and head shades.  Each towel is 17″ x 26″ and constructed out of ultra-absorbent material as in the other cooling headwear.  Soak in cool water, wring it out, and stay cool for up to 5 hours.  Wearable, this product is sure to be popular! Available in two colors : Hi-Vis Lime (shown), & Blue

 

Stay visible working outside with safety wear

Warmer weather is not only great to enjoy, but it allows for outdoor projects and jobs to be completed.  While limiting sun exposure, staying cool, and hydrated are important steps when it comes to summer safety, high visible safety wear for outdoor jobs and activities provide additional protection.  Working outdoors can put you in harms way, especially roadway workers. While fatalities in road construction and maintenance work zones have declined in recent years (1), being visible to others around you will help keep these workers, as well as anyone requiring high visibility clothing, safe.

TwinSource Supply has a large selection of high visibility safety wear available for you.  From Black Bottom T-Shirts to Safety Vests, TwinSource Supply has all of your safety wear needs covered!  High visibility colors with reflective material help you stay visible and seen by others.  Make sure to also check out the winter safety wear, from sweatshirts to bomber jackets, TwinSource Supply has to make you safe in any season!

Stay Safe & Enjoy Summer!

Winters can seem to last forever some years, summer allows many of us to enjoy the weather it brings and enjoy many activities we may not be able to during the cooler months.  Warmer weather allows us to accomplish many things outside, just make sure you are taking the proper steps when it comes to safety.

Check out TwinSource Supply’s promotions page occasionally to keep up with specials though out the summer.  Valid through 5-31-15, select summer safety wear is on sale, including ALL of the cooling headwear products mentioned in this blog.  Enter promo code “SAFETY15” at checkout to receive these prices.

 

 

 

Have a large quantity order you would like us to quote?  Fill out the “Request a Quote” area at TwinSource Supply or you may contact us via telephone or email.

From safety wear to safety glasses, TwinSource Supply has you protected!

 

 

Works Cited:

(1) : “Highway Work Zone Safety”, http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/highwayworkzones/