Product Focus

Trends in … foot protection

Slips, trips and falls were the second leading type of injury resulting in missed work in 2018, according to the National Safety Council statistical database Injury Facts. The 240,160 recorded slip, trip and fall injuries accounted for 26.7% of all injuries that year. Part of the problem, experts say, is workers not wearing the right type of foot protection.

FR clothing with mesh venting

This flame-resistant clothing features Summit Breeze technology, which provides better heat stress management for workers in hot environments and/or who perform labor-intensive tasks.

Cooling vest

The Isotherm Cooling Vest is designed to reduce heat stress and the risk of heat-related illnesses. Its unique phase-change technology keeps the wearer at a constant, preset temperature for hours.

Sunscreen

KREW'D is an SPF 50, broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB), water-resistant sport sunscreen that provides even coverage for crucial sun protection on the worksite and beyond. The dermatologist-tested, Food and Drug Administration-approved formula is light-weight, non-greasy, absorbs quickly, and is free of paraben/phthalates and octinoxate/ oxybenzone.

- Digital Partners -

Cooling T-shirt

The Arctic RadWear ST31-2 cooling T-shirt features 100% Max-Dri moisture-wicking and RadCool Technology for revolutionary temperature management that uses perspiration to keep workers cool and dry.

Evaporative cooler

The Portacool Jetstream 250 provides powerful cooling with 8,500 CFM that cools more than 2,100 square feet. With built-in handles and heavy-duty casters, this portable evaporative cooler is engineered to generate significant airflow and provide a superior portable cooling solution with easy mobility. Additionally, the Jetstream 250 is equipped with Kuul Comfort evaporative media, made to provide maximum cooling comfort.

Cooling chair

The Kore Kooler Rehab Chair helps prevent heat stress by quickly and effectively lowering the body’s core temperature to within its safe range. The chair uses forearm immersion to promote cooling through conduction. Heat is dissipated through the blood vessels and skin into the cooler water. Cooled blood then returns to the heart and is pumped throughout the body. The sling construction of the chair provides a hammock effect for support and relaxation.

Cooling sweatbands

Cooling Sweatbandoos are designed to quickly cool down workers. Wet the band until it’s soaked, squeeze out any excess water and then slightly massage the cloth before putting it on. Users can rewet the band to maintain the cooling effect. Sweatbandoos feature performance fibers that absorb, circulate and wick moisture, as well as promote evaporation. No refrigeration is necessary. One size fits most.

- Digital Partners -

Steel toe overshoes 

Made of flexible, pliable polyvinyl chloride, TurboToes Steel Toe Overshoes offer workers protection from impact, crushing or stubbing injuries. Treads under the sole help prevent slipping and direct liquid away from the foot. TurboToes are ideal for working environments that carry a risk of toe damage or have a steel toe cap requirement. The steel toe cap meets impact and compression resistance 75-pound rating, per ASTM F2412-18/F2413-17.

Work boot

The wedge-soled Cincinnati work boot is designed with a full-grain, waterproof barnyard-resistant leather upper to resist the damaging effects of oleic acid, urea, sodium chloride and ammonium hydroxide. It has a KEEN Luftcell air-infused polyurethane midsole. Inside the boot, a removable, dual-density polymer foot bed with an aerated pillow-top cushioning adds to the overall comfort fit, while safety comes from the left and right asymmetrical, nonmetallic carbon-fiber toes that are 15% lighter than steel. Other features: The KEEN.Dry waterproof, breathable membrane; an electrical hazard-rated rubber outsole; and a Cleansport NXT lining that provides odor protection free of chemicals and perfumes.

Next Webinar

Where Safety Breaks Down: What New Research Tells Us

Date: Thursday July 30th, 2026

Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm CDT

Sponsored By: Blackline Safety

Register Now

Current Issue

What's Trending

From our Partners

Earn recertification points

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Take a quiz about this issue of the magazine and earn recertification points from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.