Winter PPE You Need for the Cold Season
The chilly Canadian winter is just around the corner despite the current humidity. As the winter season approaches, ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in cold environments becomes paramount.
Winter PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is critical in safeguarding individuals from winter's harsh elements and potential hazards. Stay safe and plan your winter PPE program early to ensure you have the right sizes and colours for your team.
We rounded up a list of top winter PPE products you need to prepare you and your team for the cold season. These products keep you warm and safe in the winter. They include insulated clothing, thermal gloves, anti-slip footwear, and heated accessories.
Check out our top picks for essential winter PPE and winter safety gear you need this season to stay warm and protected.
Ice Cleats
Walk on ice safely and confidently with the Surewerx K1 Series Mid-Sole Ice Cleat, which fits different industrial footwear.
They offer improved traction in icy and snowy work environments. Crafted with industrial-grade rubber and spark-resistant tungsten carbide studs, these cleats ensure durability and slip resistance. The adjustable strap and rotatable design make them versatile and essential for any winter work environment.
Heated Vest
The PIP Boss® Therm Base Layer Heated Vest is made to be worn under clothes to keep your chest and back warm in cold weather. The heating elements help circulation, reduce muscle pain, and strengthen immunity, keeping you warm during winter. This vest has three temperature settings, and its durable construction ensures longevity.
Safety Glasses
Prioritize eye protection with these lightweight, polarized glasses, which eliminate glare and offer a 4A coating, making them scratch-resistant. They also have antistatic, anti-UV, and anti-fog properties.
Designed with comfort in mind, they feature dual injection TPR temples and Brownguard foam for extra protection. Great for outdoor work, construction, marine work, and drilling rigs, Dyna-Ray™ Safety Glasses protect your eyes and keep your vision clear.
Anti-Fog Glasses
Say goodbye to foggy glasses with Uvex® by Honeywell. These glasses feature a revolutionary HydroShield™ coating, resulting in 60X long-lasting fog-free performance.
With a permanently bonded lens, these glasses ensure clear vision even in changing temperatures with no maintenance required. Even after extended wear and repeated cleanings, they offer 2x greater scratch resistance than competitive anti-fog-coated products. See clear, longer and safer with Uvex® anti-fog glasses.
Men’s Insulated Parka
Be protected in winter’s harshest weather conditions with the IFR Avenger 9 oz Insulated Parka.
Crafted from FR 88% cotton and 12% nylon twill weave fabric, this parka is preshrunk, flame-resistant, and built to last. The back of this jacket has a lowered striping design for your logo or hooded undergarments. The hand pockets are flame-resistant and lined with fleece for comfort and practicality.
This parka protects you from electric arc and flash fire and has reflective material for visibility. It keeps you warm, safe, and insulated during winter.
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Women’s Full Zip Fleece Jacket
Embrace warmth and style with the IFR Women’s Segmented Full-Zip Fleece Jacket, made from modacrylic and cotton. This blend makes the jacket inherently flame-resistant and ensures it remains protective throughout its lifespan. The zipper and pockets with Vislon® zippers are convenient and functional. The FR Fleece fabric meets CSA Z462 requirements.
Warm Gloves
Fight the icy cold temperatures with Clutch Gear® Gloves featuring Thinsulate™ lining. These impact-resistant gloves offer abrasion resistance for added durability and warmth, making them ideal for icy work conditions.
These goatskin gloves provide a hook-and-loop closure tab to ensure a snug and comfortable fit. The glove's Hi-Viz backing helps workers be more visible in cold winter weather. It also keeps hands warm in temperatures as low as -20°C / -4°F.
Men’s High-Vis Waterproof 3-in-1 Jacket
Prepare for the cold with Pioneer Men’s High-Vis 3-in-1 Waterproof Jacket. This jacket, crafted from 100% 300 denier PU-coated Oxford polyester, is warm, waterproof, and windproof. The jackets meet CSA Z96-22 Class 2 Level 2 high visibility standards, guaranteeing unmatched visibility. Durable and equipped with double-stitched StarTech® reflective tape and heat-sealed seams.
The jacket has a vent for comfort, a quilted lining for warmth, a detachable hood, pockets, and storm cuffs for protection. The inner jacket offers added flexibility with detachable sleeves and reversible options.
All-Purpose Gloves
Experience ultimate comfort and durability with Endura® General Purpose Gloves crafted with natural goatskin.
These gloves have 100g Thinsulate™ lining to keep your hands warm in temperatures as low as -15°C / 5°F. They also provide abrasion resistance and flexibility. They are the perfect fit with an elastic back and will be your go-to choice for winter work.
Cut Resistant Gloves
Regarding cut resistance, Endura® Driver Cut Resistant Gloves have you covered. These gloves provide Level 4 arc flash protection and 360° cut protection with ANSI Level A4 cut resistance. The combination of goatskin leather, Kevlar® lining, and Thinsulate™ insulation ensures durability, flexibility, comfort, and warmth. Start tackling challenging winter jobs with these cut-resistant gloves
Scrapper Mat
The WaterHog Scrapper Mat quickly soaks up snow, water, and ice, keeping your floors clean and dry throughout winter. Its antistatic polypropylene surface dries quickly and is not prone to fading or rotting.
WaterHog Mats also feature a bevelled edge and water dam border that holds up to 1.5 gallons of liquid per square yard. The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) certifies them as high-traction and provides a safe transition from floor to mat. They are eco-friendly and feature reinforced rubber nubs and fade-resistant material.
Winter PPE Essentials
Working outdoors in frigid temperatures poses unique challenges and risks. Ensuring your team has the right cold-weather gear to stay safe and productive in freezing conditions.
Don’t wait until the cold weather arrives—start planning your PPE program now and ordering in advance to ensure your team is prepared.
Contact Levitt-Safety today for assistance selecting proper winter essentials, including the best cold-weather workwear, safety gear and winter PPE for your unique needs.