Military & Government

A construction worker in high-visibility gear wipes his forehead, mindful of safety, with blurred shipping containers in the background.
Building & Construction
July 16, 2021
Heat-related illness in work environments
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), thousands of people develop an illness or injury every year from heat exposure in their work environment. In some extreme cases,
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Close-up of a crumpled American flag, highlighting the blue stars and red-white stripes, symbolizing Military Appreciation Month.
Military & Government
May 17, 2021
Join Portacool in honoring military appreciation month
Over the past year, we have experienced a tremendous amount of stress and pressure at home due to COVID-19. As we quarantined ourselves, often feeling stranded within our own homes,
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U.S. troops in military attire tackle an outdoor monkey bar obstacle course, wearing camouflage pants and boots with trees in the background.
Military & Government
May 7, 2021
Excessive temperatures place U.S. troops at risk during training
Many 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
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A worker in an orange vest and yellow hard hat expertly operates a chain hoist in a busy industrial warehouse.
Safety
June 15, 2020
State-Specific OSHA regulations
Last week, we focused on Cal/OSHA heat regulations but mentioned a few other U.S. states that also have government regulations in place. Washington is one of those states. In 2008,
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A man carries rolled material in a warehouse with pallets, machinery, and a large Portacool unit.
Safety
June 8, 2020
Cal/OSHA regulations
As employers delve into determining what rules must be followed when it comes to heat safety protection and mitigation for their workers, it can be helpful to look to the
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In sunlight, a man in a hard hat and glasses holds a blue clipboard while shaking hands with another person, symbolizing a successful partnership.
Military & Government
June 1, 2020
National focus on heat safety – OSHA regulations
Record-setting high heat temperatures and marked warmth has been on the rise since 2015. Beyond being uncomfortable, extreme heat presents a real danger to workers in a variety of occupations.
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A confident person wearing a green hard hat, safety glasses, and an orange vest stands against vertical metal panels.
Safety
May 19, 2020
Europe’s approach to heat stress & worker safety – overview
Portacool, LLC is a global company, selling to distributors in more than 56 countries worldwide, including a number of European countries. No stranger to heat, Europe experienced record setting temperatures
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A tan military Humvee under a shelter with its front engine disassembled, a step ladder, and a blue trash bin in the background.
Safety
May 7, 2020
Military – Heat affects those who sacrifice for our country
May is National Military Appreciation Month as declared by Congress back in 1999. It is a time for all of us to observe and honor the sacrifices of the United
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