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Workwear in Winter: Use the Right Layers to Stay Warm

Without the proper PPE and layers, winter projects leave construction workers susceptible to hypothermia, trench foot and frostbite. Workers need to wear the right clothes and layer them the right way to mitigate common risks.
By Barb Abrahms
February 6, 2021
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by Barb Abrahms
Barb Abrahms is the CEO and co-founder of PalmFlex. She has over 20 years of experience helping individuals find personal protective equipment (PPE) for a variety of industries and applications.

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