Keep workers comfortable and safe in extreme temperatures
July 21, 2021When temperatures rise, heat stress becomes a real safety concern for workers. Welders, paint booth workers, foundry or shipyard workers, and anyone wearing full body protective gear are often exposed to high heat. And while frequent breaks and hydration are effective preventative measures for heat stress, the worker discomfort and reduced productivity remain problematic.
According to OSHA, “Circulating air is the most highly effective…personal cooling system. By directing compressed air around the body…both evaporative and convective cooling are improved.”
The newly redesigned Vortec Cooling Vest does just that: direct cold air around the torso to provide continuous body cooling. Using vortex tube technology, compressed air is converted to cold air, as much as 60° F colder than ambient.
Here’s what one customer said: “The Vortec Cooling Vests are a game changer! I never would have thought that these would work so well. While the Painters are painting, it gets upwards of 116° F in the booth. This eliminated a ton of risk when the temperatures are so high.”
The Vortec Cooling Vest is available in three sizes, to fit all your personnel. The 2021 redesign improved the comfort and wearability of the vest, while maintaining flame resistance. Additionally, the Cooling Tube comes with a 10-year warranty.
Testimonials from Vortec Cooling Vest users:
"The Cooling Vest helps immensely," exclaims Nutter. "We are significantly cooler and a lot more comfortable. We’re able to concentrate more on the task at hand, which is extremely helpful!"
“I see no reason to ever use any other product for personal cooling—besides distributing one as standard equipment to each worker in the cable stripping area, we’ve purchased some additional ones for other areas of our facility. There are less expensive versions of personal coolers out there, but they don’t really compare in terms of performance. Vortec is worth the money.”
“I had a very good experience with Vortec. Their Cooling Vests do exactly what they say, and I found Vortec’s personnel to be extremely helpful. Working with Vortec is a very beneficial relationship for our company.”
