KOROYD Announces Heat Stress Testing Data
Recent testing has shown KOROYD integrated industrial safety helmets have a significant heat index reduction. These helmets are poised to answer the demands of a warming world and protect workers by reducing heat stress risk.
Against the backdrop of another summer of shocking and sometimes devastating climate news – including the hottest July on record – KOROYD has unveiled stunning test data poised to answer the growing need for PPE that protects workers not only from injuries and accidents, but also from soaring temperatures.
As heat stress becomes an increasingly salient topic within industrial safety, head protection must advance to not only protect the wearer from impacts but also reduce heat stress risk. According to researchers at Williams College, heat shocks significantly increase accident rates, while another study found a link between heat stress and decrease of cognitive performance. It is vital, particularly as average temperatures rise, to protect workers from the impacts of heat stress by improving the breathability of their head protection.
Answering the call for innovative solutions, KOROYD has completed a rigorous test protocol to evaluate the thermal comfort of industrial helmets with significant results. KOROYD’s study results identify which type of helmet construction is less likely to contribute to heat stress, and drive recommendations for helmet design prioritizing heat stress reduction. The findings indicate that KOROYD integrated helmets show a reduction of up to 8 degrees Fahrenheit or 4.5 degrees Celsius on the heat index.
