Sometimes, working in cold weather is simply unavoidable. But cold weather makes workers uncomfortable and makes their work much more difficult. It makes it difficult to focus and makes workers less inclined to persist until the job is done to a high standard. In extreme cases, exposure to cold weather could even bring the threat of injury or disease. CHARNAUD® explains how cold-weather PPE helps keep workers warm and comfortable, indirectly enhancing their ability to keep working in adverse conditions.

How Cold-Weather PPE Keeps Work Teams Operating

Cold-weather PPE is primarily designed to provide insulation and comfort, keeping the icy elements at bay, and enabling work teams to focus on their jobs without shivering or worrying about numb fingers or frostbite.

The protective layers of cold-weather PPE keep teams working by providing the following benefits:

  • Enhanced comfort: The primary function of cold-weather PPE is to provide warmth. By keeping out the cold air and keeping the wearer’s body warmth in, quality PPE keeps workers warm and comfortable, and thus better able to do their work.
  • Improved focus: Increased comfort and warmth mean that workers can focus better. When we’re cold, it is very difficult to keep our minds on a task, since most of our energy is directed towards getting warm. With quality PPE, that is no longer problem, so teams can carry on working without distractions.
  • Improved dexterity: The cold makes us less dexterous. If you have ever experienced the difficulty of grasping a tool with cold, numb fingers, you will understand this. By maintaining body warmth, both in your body and your extremities, PPE helps you maintain your grasp and carry out your tasks with ease.
  • Improved confidence: With all of the above benefits comes increased confidence. Workers feel warm, comfortable, protected and able, focusing their minds and steadying their hands.

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CHARNAUD’s Cold-Weather PPE Options

Cold-weather PPE consists of items such as thick, layered quilted jackets and trousers, gloves, thermal socks and underwear, among others. CHARNAUD® provides garments like these in most of our product lines. We also have a collection that is specifically designed for cold weather and sub-zero conditions- ZERO-TECH®.

ZERO-TECH® consists of a hooded freezer jacket, trousers, socks and boots. Gloves and balaclavas can be added from one of our other product lines. The jacket and trousers are made from 100% flame-resistant cotton with quilted liners, sure to keep workers cozy and productive, even in freezing conditions.

Get in Touch with CHARNAUD®’s for Cold-Weather PPE Options

CHARNAUD® is a supplier of high-quality PPE for a variety of professions. We can help you equip and protect your staff with quality PPE. If you are looking for complete protection for your team, whether you operate in the fire-fighting, electrical, metalwork, or cold storage industries, among others, feel free to browse through CHARNAUD®’s product lines, or contact us for advice. We are sure to have the right protective workwear for you.

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