Warming overalls - PPE for working at low temperatures

For protection against ordinary frost work clothes and special shoes not enough, even if you put on warm sweaters and socks under it. At sub-zero temperatures, the staff needs special insulated overalls, which are sewn taking into account the professional activity of the employee - and this is a requirement not only of common sense, but also of the law of Ukraine.

There are many professions for which insulating overalls are required by law. It:

• Construction.
• Military.
• Employees of agricultural industries, forestry.
• Personnel of security structures.
• Emergency workers and rescuers.
• Employees of repair services, etc.

Warming overalls for workers: selection criteria

Overalls for the enterprise are purchased by the employer - according to the norms of the OP, it is his duty to provide the personnel with the necessary protection. These can be elongated jackets and pants, semi-overalls, warm vests. The main thing is that insulated overalls meet the following requirements:
Light weight. Overalls should be made from strong yet lightweight fabrics so workers can get through the day without tiring in heavy, bulky jackets.

1. Holofiber, heat-bonded sintepon, batting are usually used as insulation.
2. The marking shows what temperature the heat insulator can withstand.
3. Overalls should be easy to clean and wash without losing protective qualities. The employer is also responsible for cleaning work clothes.
4. The fabric must have water-repellent impregnation, so that pants and jackets protect the worker not only from frost, but also from wet snow. And under the conditions of the Ukrainian winter - and from the rain.
5. Jackets, pants and overalls must have reflective stripes.
6. It is important to ensure that the worker's hands and face are also protected - these parts of the body are most often affected by frostbite.

The main signs of frostbite, in which the worker must return to the premises or go to the hospital: tingling, burning, loss of sensitivity, changes in skin color, peeling, blisters.

How to choose special shoes for the winter

There are serious requirements for winter special footwear, as the fingers and feet of workers take an honorable second place in the number of frostbites. Boots, boots, wellies should be bought half a size larger, because by the end of the working day, your feet will swell. It is also not recommended to take shoes that are too big to wear warm socks under them - they will not hold well on the leg and may cause injury to the employee.

What is important to pay attention to when choosing:

• The type and quality of insulation - it must withstand sub-zero temperatures, especially if the worker moves little.
• The sole must be protected against slipping so that workers do not injure themselves on icy surfaces or on oil.
• In addition to insulation, shoes and boots must have full protection against impacts, which can be compared with risks in production.
• Low weight is also important for special shoes, otherwise the feet will be very tired by the end of the working day.
• If workers deal with gasoline, oils, acids, the surface of the shoes must be protected from their influence.
• How long they will last depends on the quality of the material and accessories of winter PPE.
• Cheap overalls lose their appearance and protective properties after one season, and the savings in uniform purchases translate into annual excess costs.
• IN Yuasafeti company catalogs you can find personal protective equipment that will work in all weather conditions - down to the lowest temperatures.