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Helly Hansen Safety Footwear Range
- by Cathy Houghton
Helly Hansen Safety Footwear Range Specialists in footwear since the late 1800s, Helly Hansen’s expertise is renowned across industries. Providing suitable and adequate workwear for industrial and working sectors, as well as the casual and leisure market. The Helly Hansen brand is not one that rests on its laurels and...
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Calling all workers – it’s cold outside!
- by Cathy Houghton
It’s now that time of year where temperatures are known to fall, and the cold is inevitably ready to set in. But, falling temperatures can make for severe and hazardous working conditions, posing several risks to workers, such as the increased chance of frostbite, hyperthermia, and more. For industrial workers,...
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The History of Helly Hansen
- by Cathy Houghton
140 years of evolving innovation – the Helly Hansen brand is one that has changed the face of workwear across all industries and throughout all sectors. Products include footwear, industrial workwear, outerwear, streetwear, survival and rescue gear, fishing equipment, and more! But who is Helly Hansen, and where did it all begin? ...
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Health and Safety in `Hot Works` Environments
- by Cathy Houghton
Not all workplaces can avoid creating a hot environment, where working with fire and naked flames is an essential part of the job. These environments are often referred to as `hot works, ` where anything associated with heat, sparks, naked flames, etc.are a big part of the workload. Hot work environments can...
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What to wear with a hoodie?
- by Cathy Houghton
Have you ever looked deep into your wardrobe and wondered what would work well with a hoodie? How to layer up and still look fresh and stylish? In this post, we look at the different clothing options that let you layer up, rock a hoodie at work, and wear your...
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Best Rain Jackets for Travelling
- by Cathy Houghton
Are you planning the ultimate trip and need a jacket that’s not only versatile but ultra-light and waterproof? There are hundreds of hiking jackets, climbing, walking, and trail-running jackets to choose from. Depending on what you’re looking for and what you need as a minimum, will help you to narrow...
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Safety Footwear Standards Explained
- by Cathy Houghton
All safety footwear must meet the minimum safety standards set out by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The current standard for Safety Footwear across Europe (EN) is EN ISO 20345:2011. This was updated in 2011 to make it stricter. Under this standard, all safety footwear must now have toe...
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Choosing Helly Hansen Base Layers
- by Cathy Houghton
When it comes to working outdoors, “layering up” is not an uncommon term. Layering up is your best defence against changes in the external environment and being able to work through the different seasonal temperatures. From adding thermals to your layering system to zipping in an additional fleece to the inside of...
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