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With winter approaching, Arco, the UK safety company is urging workers to keep warm and safe with its range of Winter Weatherwear, online Selection Tool and Expert advice sheet.
The online Weatherwear selection tool is designed to help workers build a layering system suitable for their working conditions so that they remain warm, dry and comfortable in extreme weather conditions. Arco recommends a layering system as the best way to dress for optimal warmth and insulation because it allows the wearer to add or remove pieces to maintain their own thermal comfort.
Insulated and waterproof garments from the Winter Weatherwear range have been designed to be worn together. New garments in the range this year include the TROJAN Executive soft shell, TROJAN Chicago hoodie, TROJAN GORE-TEX Trouser, and Arco Essentials Contractor Fleece.
In addition to the selection tool, Arco has developed an advice sheet for Winter Weatherwear to provide guidance on identifying and choosing the most appropriate top-to-toe gear. Harsh weather conditions can be a threat to worker’s health, both mentally and physically. It is crucial workers protect themselves against the hazards of working outdoors when temperatures plummet and cold winds soar. The easily-accessible, online ‘Expert advice sheet’ offers information about cold induced illnesses and injuries and appropriate clothing to protecting against thermal illnesses such as cold stress.
