Summer is approaching rapidly. Temperatures on your farm will be getting very hot soon, and it’s crucial that you take the steps necessary to help your farmworkers avoid heat-related illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fatalities from heat-related illness are 20 times higher among farmworkers than the rest of the…
Read MoreWith summertime right around the corner, it’s easy to dream of those classic summer moments: a dip in the lake, popsicles melting in the sun, or walks with your dog at sunset. However, summer also brings intense heat waves and harsh sunlight that can pose a significant risk to families. We might know how to…
Read MoreMany of the dangers associated with climate change have been well documented in recent years. However, one profound impact of climate change tends to get overlooked – rising temperatures are creating dangerous training conditions for many members of our military. In the past decade, there have been 17 heat-related fatalities during military training. During that…
Read MoreSchools are gradually returning to in-person learning thanks to the vaccination process. This is great news for children who will once again benefit from face-to-face contact with their teachers and interactions with their friends. We’re also entering the warm weather months, and the need to maintain safe social distancing practices will likely lead many schools…
Read MoreKeeping Your Athletes Safe in the Summer Heat Whether you were born in a state that experiences extreme heat or you’ve recently moved, you likely know that high temperatures can be uncomfortable at best – and deadly at worst. This is particularly true for athletes who may be practicing and playing outdoor sports in the…
Read MorePeople depend on the products of your petrochemical plant. You have production schedules to meet, which means your plant has to work at high capacity no matter the weather. At the same time, you don’t want your employees to experience heatstroke. Heatstroke can not only kill your employees it can also open you up to…
Read MoreGetting your child involved in sports can be great for their health and happiness. Not only do they have the opportunity to develop lifelong friendships and achieve success doing something they enjoy, but they can also get the exercise they need to stay fit. However, sports can also be dangerous for your child. The high…
Read MoreGetting together with friends and family is one of the most popular activities for Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, with the pandemic continuing to threaten, getting together at a restaurant or any indoor activity seems unwise. A family gathering on the patio seems like the perfect solution. Unfortunately, in mid-May, the temperatures can already be climbing across…
Read MoreAs the world-class leader of evaporative media and portable evaporative cooling solutions for more than 30 years now, Portacool is proud of the world-class teams that serve as our organization’s foundation. As a company built on customer service, the sales department works every day to ensure customer expectations are not only met but exceeded. So,…
Read MoreAs the world-class leader of evaporative media and portable evaporative cooling solutions for more than 30 years now, Portacool is proud of the world-class teams that serve as the foundation of our organization. Innovation drives our cooling solutions. Our research and development (R&D) department is an integral part of our innovation success. What makes…
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