“People who work in cold environments are at risk of cold stress, also known as hypothermia. Hypothermia means literally, low heat. It refers to the health hazard of dangerously low internal body temperature. Hypothermia occurs when too much body heat is lost, and the body’s internal temperature control mechanisms cannot adequately re-warm the body. 

The individual is at risk for hypothermia when he or she starts feeling uncomfortable, cold and begins shivering. Hands and feet become especially uncomfortable as the body temperature decreases blood flow to the hands and finger, joints stiffen and a sense of feeling decreases, diminishing manual dexterity and making walking difficult.  Delf manufactures and supplies all types of clothing from jackets. Trousers, salopettes and coveralls. We have a range of gloves to suit all, our G01 leather cold store gloves are lined with thinsulate™, a lightweight insulating fabric that protects the hands from the cold without hampering hand and finger dexterity.

We also have a range of cold store boots, two of which are tested to -30ºC. Wearing adequately insulated, properly fitted clothing, gloves and footwear is a primary defence against cold stress.”

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