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spud  
#1 Posted : 26 July 2019 07:14:23(UTC)
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spud

Hi Learned friends 

Obviously even though hot weather is not as often as we may like we still have to ensure reasonable comfort where possible. One way of this would be Lightweight hot weather workwear so just wondered what your chaps advised for in your areas ie HiVis T-Shirts etc or any advice really 

Thanks in advance

Edited by user 26 July 2019 07:35:00(UTC)  | Reason: Spelling Correction

SBH  
#2 Posted : 26 July 2019 07:21:53(UTC)
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SBH

The HSE website offers some good pointers - http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/outdoor.htm

SBH

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spud on 26/07/2019(UTC)
spud  
#3 Posted : 26 July 2019 07:38:48(UTC)
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spud

Yes thanks for that, I was aware of that page and overall thermal comfort issues but i was more after specifics like peoples own oreferences in what they had found with regards best clothing ie  Hi-Vis T-Shirts and best lightweight fabrics etc.

Alan

jmaclaughlin  
#4 Posted : 26 July 2019 07:53:09(UTC)
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jmaclaughlin

We use loose (one size too big) long sleeve Hi Vis Orange vests with collar and mesh ventilated underarms & side seams (about £15 to £20) and loose cotton cargo pants. Also use foreign legion hat type arrangement underneath the hard hat to protect your neck.

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RayRapp  
#5 Posted : 26 July 2019 09:30:09(UTC)
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RayRapp

Lightweight hi-vis polo shirts are good for hot weather and does not require the user to wear a hi-vis vest/tabbard on top of other clothing. These can be ordered in short or long sleeve versions..    

Brett Day SP  
#6 Posted : 01 August 2019 04:29:52(UTC)
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Brett Day SP

We have gone down the breathable Hi-Viz polo shirt route, and we are trialling the Centurion Kalis Hardhat cooling pad system https://centurionsafety.eu/product/kalis-dry-cooling-system/ with positive feedback from the guys on site.

We've also set up cool down areas: designated safe zones barriered off with a fan and water fountain where the Ops can also take off PPE whilst they cool down.

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chris.packham  
#7 Posted : 01 August 2019 08:12:09(UTC)
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chris.packham

Whateber clothing you decide upon please check that it has an adequate UV protection rating. Many lightweight articles offer little protection against UV and some can even increase the potential effect.

H Maryam  
#8 Posted : 06 August 2019 07:26:28(UTC)
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H Maryam

Originally Posted by: Brett Day SP Go to Quoted Post

We have gone down the breathable Hi-Viz polo shirt route, and we are trialling the Centurion Kalis Hardhat cooling pad system https://centurionsafety.eu/product/kalis-dry-cooling-system/ with positive feedback from the guys on site.

We've also set up cool down areas: designated safe zones barriered off with a fan and water fountain where the Ops can also take off PPE whilst they cool down.

Hi

can you please tell me how much these cost? we have some work coming up in india and this might be a good solution

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