How to improve occupational health and safety?

Workwear should not be thought of as a commonly used item of clothing, perhaps no longer to our taste that, for that reason, we identify as "suitable" for thework environment.
This, unfortunately, can be a very common mistake because in the workplace it is necessary to equip ourselves with all the protection we need to work safely, in compliance with the European ENRegulations/standards (occupational health and safety standards) - of course! - but above all to perform our tasks without worries and in the best possible conditions.

U-POWER provides its customers with a wide range of clothing dedicated to each work environment, designed not only to protect and provide the highest possible comfort but also able to help prevent unpleasant postural disorders.

In addition to the usual strict selection criteria adopted and the usual tests required by the Work Safety Clothing Regulation/standard, U-POWER decided to submit its workwear to the scrutiny of an expert in Ergonomics, Prevention and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders at Work, Dr. Michele Montagna, who testedU-POWER clothing both from the point of view of functionality and quality of materials and new technologies applied.
Becauseworkwear must be functional, practical, durable and allow a healthy and pleasant microclimate, as well as optimal freedom of movement for bending and wide arm movements without causing stress.
The result was mind-blowing!

1. WORK SAFETY CLOTHING: WORK PANTS RACE




2. WORK SAFETY CLOTHING: BLAZE WORK JACKET

Although you may not think about it, a material that is too stiff or the cut of a pant that is not designed for repeated bending and flexing can produce stress and discomfort over time.

Let's discover together the U-POWER clothing proposals for improving occupational health and safety tested by Dr. Michele Montagn

WORK SAFETY CLOTHING: WORK PANTS RACE

TheRace work pants is an ideal "work companion" in terms of both functionality and materials.

The fabric used has a strong weave andabrasion-resistant Cordura® inserts ensure durability in the areas of maximum contact.
But the real ergonomic revolution is the semi-elastic insert, which is soft and strategically placed at crotch height.

The semi-elastic fabric extends from the crotch down to below the knee internally, allowing leg flexing and bending without physical obstruction tocoxo-femoral joint movement and blood circulation and thus, without any stress.

The presence of a wide range of pockets and tool inserts allows you to have all the tools necessary for the performance of your work at your fingertips. This allows you to distribute the weight of them, with great benefit to the physique, greater sense of freedom and with fewer constraints.
The two rear Free Pockets provide ample space to hold one's work tools while maintaining natural and physiological body movements.
Of particular relevance are the knee pad pockets, designed for the use of any additional protective devices for those who often work on their knees without the use of elastic bands that could compromise leg blood circulation and comfort.

U-POWER has provided, inside the toggle pockets, an elastic insert that can distribute the tension of the fabric, minimizing the tense stress on the thighs, thus improving, the physical condition even in the performance of work that requires strenuous positions.

The result?

More freedom of movement and less stress and thus... more safety and health at work!

SAFETY AT WORK CLOTHING: BLAZE WORK JACKET

A work jacket should not only shelter from the cold but also prevent from indirectly related risks and thus becomes a tool for occupational health and safety prevention.
Let's talk about a number of requirements that a good work jacket must possess to ensure protection, safety, comfort, such as technologically advanced materials as well as proper ergonomics and refinement of details.

Blaze is a warm work jacket but, at the same time it is very light, thanks to the innovative Softshell fabric . It encompasses the needs of the harshest climatic periods, with a soft, padded semi-elastic structure that creates an air chamber between the body and external sales reps, protecting against temperature changes.

Wearing Blaze while working, such as on a construction site, means reducing general fatigue and the sense of tiredness, exhaustion typical of the end of the workday.
These benefits inevitably increase stamina and concentration, which translates into greater safety and protection.

This work jacket reduces, indirectly injury risk factors that tend to become chronic over time due to antalgic postures also caused by materials that do not allow for good load handling.
In fact, Blaze's semi-elastic fabric is a guarantee for workers' postural health as it is able to accommodate harmonious movements that defatigue daily activities. The quality of blood circulation benefits, and the proper supply of oxygen and nutrients within the body is safeguarded, particularly during physically demanding activities.

Additional innovative Keep Dry technology has enabled U-POWER to create a water-repellent jacket that provides protection for the worker in windy conditions while maintaining optimal breathability.
This combination is essential because it ensures an ideal microclimate and balance for the human body, which needs to shed heat and moisture during particularly intense work and maintain mild temperatures during less energy-draining phases (more static activities).

Ultimately, tests conducted by Dr. Michele Montagna showed that Race and Blaze offer, in terms of overall ergonomics, an above-average fit and comfort.

They were both tested in both static and dynamic situations, in rain, cold andwet; they were scrambled, creased and muddy, always staying dry proving to be excellent safety workwear.

U-POWER, with its constant commitment to technological research is able to guarantee quality and innovation with full respect for the health, protection, prevention and well-being of workers.

U-POWER, always one step ahead...expert's word!