This is what happens to your body when it gets cold
Our bodies and our health are significantly impacted by cold temperatures and wet weather. But what exactly occurs within our bodies when exposed to cold conditions? And in what ways can safety shoes and safety gloves provide assistance?
How Cold and Wet Weather Affects Us
In this article, we'll examine how cold and wet weather affects our bodies, from discomfort to potential health issues, and its impact on our effectiveness at work. Fortunately, by making informed choices about the protective gear we use, particularly for our hands and feet, we can enhance comfort and health, ensuring resilience in adverse weather conditions.
Reduced grip strength
Cold sensitivity is a syndrome in which individuals are highly negatively affected by contact with cold. This sensitivity occurs both when exposed to cold outdoor temperatures and during everyday activities, such as removing frozen food from a grocery store freezer.
Symptoms of cold sensitivity include pain, aching, and reduced grip strength in the hands, which can persist for several hours.
Keep the grip with TEGERA!
TEGERA offers a solution for cold sensitivity and reduced grip strength with advanced thermal insulation for warmth and enhanced grip. Our high-quality gloves cater to diverse cold environments, whether you're in the Nordics or milder areas, ensuring top-notch protection in the cold, including warmth, snow and rain resistance, and breathable comfort for your hands
Increased risk for accidents
Even mild exposure to cold affects our bodies. Oxygen absorption capacity decreases, resulting in decreased muscle strength. Physically demanding tasks become significantly more challenging, leading to increased fatigue, confusion, irritability, decreased judgment, and a heightened risk of workplace accidents, particularly for jobs requiring concentration.
JALAS - Designed for Accident Prevention
JALAS winter shoes are engineered to safeguard you during the toughest workdays. Built to endure extreme conditions, including cold, snow, wetness, and slippery surfaces, JALAS winter shoes empower you to work with unwavering confidence and unwavering focus, no matter the weather
You're More Prone to Illness
Cold temperatures are known to increase susceptibility to illnesses. Dry mucous membranes make us more vulnerable to various infections and viruses. Staying warm helps maintain our health, while moisture worsens the situation.
When we're wet, heat escapes from the wet areas 25 times faster!
Staying dry is as vital as staying warm
Even minor moisture can hinder the body's ability to maintain warmth, and since dampness can originate both externally and internally, it's crucial for clothing and gear to provide proper ventilation. Moisture inside shoes and gloves can chill the muscles, reducing hand grip strength and causing cold toes, which raises the risk of accidents and illness.
Embrace Winter with Confidence!
Our Recommendations and Safety Innovations for Winter and Cold Weather in 2023/24
Regardless of your choice, expect premium comfort and staying dry and warm all winter.
TEGERA 8833R
Shut out the winter, shut out the wet
A very soft and comfortable winter lined glove with waterproof latex dipping.
TEGERA 8834R
When it is not only cold but also greasy
Soft winter glove with touchscreen function. Nitrile fully dipped for allround work.
TEGERA 8835R
Use your smartphone with the gloves on
Very soft and nice winter glove for cold and dry places, with touchscreen function.
JALAS Heavy Duty 1398 WINTER GTX
A GORE-TEX boot for very cold winters.
A waterproof safety boot with GORE-TEX, ideal for a wet and very cold winter season.
JALAS Zenit 2728
Boot with C² Climate Control system
Premium boot designed to keep feet warm and dry with Thinsulate and Climate insole.
The Nordic Winter Challenge
JALAS winter safety shoes and TEGERA winter safety gloves are designed to deliver premium features and top-notch performance. See for yourself in the Nordic Winter Challenge obstacle course. Ready to take on the challenge?