Heat Stress Relief
Does your company comply with OSHA's Heat Illness NEP?
Does your company comply with OSHA's Heat Illness NEP?
OSHA's National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat illness targets outdoor and high-heat indoor workplaces, directing inspectors to proactively evaluate employer heat safety programs. Requirements include providing water, rest breaks, shade, and acclimatization procedures — and appropriate cooling PPE plays a direct role in compliance. Heat stress causes at least 300 worker deaths annually in the U.S.
Heat Stress Relief Clothing & Cooling Products for Work
Heat stress is a serious workplace hazard. According to OSHA, heat-related illness causes hundreds of worker deaths each year — and OSHA's National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat illness specifically targets employers in industries with outdoor and high-heat indoor work environments. Safety Smart Gear carries a comprehensive selection of heat stress relief PPE to help workers and employers meet OSHA's heat safety requirements under 29 CFR 1910.132 and the General Duty Clause.
Shop by product type:
- Cooling Vests — Evaporative, phase change (PCM), and hi vis ANSI-certified cooling vests for construction, roadwork, utilities, and industrial environments. Brands include PIP EZ-Cool® and TechNiche CoolPax™.
- Head & Neck Cooling — Evaporative cooling neck wraps, cooling bandanas, cooling sleeves, and hard hat cooling pads that activate with water for hours of relief. From OccuNomix Miracool® and PIP EZ-Cool®.
- Hats & Sun Shades — Mesh ranger hats, hard hat shade attachments, and sun visors to reduce UV exposure and direct sun on the head and neck. Available in hi vis colors from PIP and OccuNomix.
Also available: moisture-wicking hi vis cooling t-shirts from Radians (RADCOOL technology) and electrolyte hydration products from Sqwincher to support full heat stress management programs.
Top brands: PIP, Radians, OccuNomix, Pyramex, Kishigo, and PortWest. Need to outfit a crew? Request a bulk quote.
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Occunomix Miracool Heat Stress Relief Blue Neck Wrap 930
OccuNomix
$3.08The 930 Miracool Towel provides exceptional cooling power you will feel immediately. This lightweight super-absorbent material will hold water without becoming heavy, making it easy for anyone to wear this around their neck or to apply as a simple wipe...$3.08 -
Radians Class 2 Hi Vis Green RADCOOL T-Shirt with Segmented Tape ST31-2PGS
Radians
$29.99The ST31-2 by Radians is a Class 2 hi vis, Arctic RADCOOL t-shirt with segmented tape. Made with Max-Dri moisture wicking polyester mesh with RADCOOL technology, this shirt is design to wick moisture away from the body, keeping you cool...$29.99 -
OK-1 Mesh Hard Hat Shade High Visibility OK-5057009 qty of 6
OccuNomix
$3.65This high visibility mesh hard hat shade will help keep you cooler & more comfortable while working in warmer temperatures. Lightweight breathable mesh provides shade high visibility & cooling airflow for both regular & full brim hard hats...$3.65 -
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Radians Advanced ARCTIC Radwear Hi Vis Lime Cooling Headband RCS110
Radians
$4.45The RCS110 by Radians is a Arctic Radwear hi vis lime cooling headbands. Featuring an anti-microbial treatment to help prevent mold build-up and unwanted smells, this cooling headband can remain activated up to 5 hours with only 1-2 minutes of...$4.45 -
Occunomix Hard Hat Shade 899
OccuNomix
$10.58Fits most hard hats, even full brim. Keeps shade on the back of your neck to help evaporate perspiration and the sun out of your face. Made of cotton and has wire sewn in around the rim. Lightweight and easy to store. Include a Hard Hat with Your...$10.58 -
PIP Non-ANSI Hi Vis Yellow Mesh Ranger Hat 350-RANGER
PIP
$7.27The 350-RANGER by PIP is a hi vis yellow mesh ranger hat. Made with ANSI compliant materials, this full brim, lightweight hat features a mesh crown to help keep your head ventilated and cool. There is also a drawstring to secure the hat in place...$7.27 -
PIP EZ-Cool® Evaporative Hard Hat Cooling Pad 396-400
PIP
$3.78PIP EZ-Cool® Evaporative Hard Hat Cooling Pad 396-400 HARD HAT COOLING PAD:• EZ-CoolTM evaporative cooling hard hat pad, blue, hook and loop attachment• Polycotton material with cooling crystals at crown• Delivers effective cooling...$3.78 -
PIP EZ-Cool® FR Treated Hi-Vis Full Brim Hard Hat Visor Neck Shade 396-851FR qty 10
PIP
$134.85PIP EZ-Cool® FR Treated Hi-Vis Full Brim Hard Hat Visor with Neck Shade396-851FR - FABRIC: MESH - Mesh: Mesh adds a great deal of breathability to the garment. Sold as Pack of 10. (qty 10 items) Features: Extended visor at front to...$134.85 -
PIP Evaporative Blue Cooling Bandana 393-100-BLU
PIP
$2.11The 393-100-BLU by PIP is a blue evaporative cooling bandana. Made with a polyester and cotton blend fabric with cooling crystals, this cooling bandana can be tied at the head or neck. Simply activate by soaking in water for extended cooling that...$2.11 -
TechNiche Phase Change CoolPax Cooling Vest - 6626
OccuNomix
$137.83 - $137.84The 6626 TechNiche Phase Change CoolPax Cooling Vest will keep you working in the heat. Powered by CoolPaxTM CoolPaxTM is our Phase Change Materi- al (PCM) cooling technology. It uses a non-toxic liquid that freezes at 58oF/14°C and remains...$137.83 - $137.84 -
Pyramex Green Moisture Wicking Cooling Towel C330 qty of 6
Pyramex
$9.89The C330 by Pyramex is a green moisture wicking cooling towel. This 11.5" x 33" cooling towel is made with moisture wicking microfiber material. Simply soak the towel is cool water in order to activate up hours of cooling relief. This hi-vis...$9.89 -
PIP ANSI Hi Vis Class 2 Yellow Cooling Vest 390-EZ202
PIP
$35.43The 390-EZ202 by PIP is an ANSI Class 2 high visibility yellow cooling vest. Made with Hyperkewl inner cooling fabric and water repellent nylon liner, this lightweight cooling vest is durable and easy to activate. Extended cooling can last up to 5...$35.43 -
PIP Evaporative Cooling Tank Top 390-EZ150
PIP
$28.32The 390-EZ150 by PIP is a black evaporative cooling tank top. Made with a nylon/spandex outer shell and inner hyperkewl cooling fabric with water repellent liner, this athletic design can be worn over a breathable shirt but is designed to be worn...$28.32 -
PIP EZ-Cool® Max Evaporative Cooling Sleeve 391-EZ275 qty of 10
PIP
$6.59PIP EZ-Cool® Max Evaporative Cooling Sleeve 391-EZ275Ideal for use in warm environments for protection from the stress of high temperatures, outdoor and indoor. Enhance cooling effects by wearing the sleeves on key pulse points like wrist or under...$6.59 -
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PIP EZ-Cool® FR Treated Hi-Vis Hard Hat Visor and Neck Shade 396-801FR
PIP
$11.67PIP EZ-Cool® FR Treated Hi-Vis Hard Hat Visor and Neck Shade 396-801FR - FABRIC: MESH / POLYESTER - Mesh: Mesh adds a great deal of breathability to the garment. Polyester: Polyester provides durability and comfort...$11.67 -
PIP Lime Yellow EZ-Cool Evaporative Cooling Towel 396-602-L
PIP
$5.91The PIP 396-602-L Lime Yellow is ideal for use in hot environments for protection from the stress of high temperatures.When activated simply in a small amount of water, the amazing fabric feels cooler than the ambient temperature and will remain...$5.91