Building & Construction

A worker in a yellow safety vest wipes his forehead, tired under bright warehouse lights, yet stays focused on productivity despite the heat.
Warehouse & Industrial
January 6, 2023
Hot working conditions cause productivity and profits to plummet
You rely on your employees to perform their job accurately, effectively, and efficiently in order to maintain an optimal profit margin. When their performance and productivity drops, it can have
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A woman in a yellow safety vest leans on a box in a busy warehouse, looking tired. Headphones are placed beside her.
Building & Construction
December 16, 2022
Are hot trucks threatening the health and productivity of your workers?
Summertime can create grueling conditions for workers tasked with unloading shipping trucks. Whether the truck has spent days on the highway or was simply docked at a shipping facility for
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Close-up of a wall-mounted industrial ventilation system with metal blades in a square casing. Sunlight and overhead beams enhance the cooling setup.
Aviation
September 24, 2021
Will industrial fans keep my workspace cool?
A lot of workplaces get extremely hot. When you’re working with hot equipment like welders, torches, and furnaces, the heat can get intense. Even tools like grinders can run hot,
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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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A worker in a yellow hard hat, safety glasses, and ear protection adjusts a lathe component with gloved hands to combat heat stress.
Building & Construction
June 17, 2021
How does heat stress impact worker productivity?
Your business requires high levels of performance from your employees. It’s crucial that workers are able to do their jobs quickly and accurately. Unfortunately, excessive temperatures can derail worker productivity,
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A woman sands wood and a man saws in a spacious workshop. Open windows reveal a rural landscape. Tools and workbench are visible, aiding heat stress prevention.
Automotive
March 24, 2020
Tips to avoid heat stress this summer
At Portacool, we often focus on industrial cooling and heat safety relative to work environments. We also think enjoying fun in the sun is one of the great pastimes of
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