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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PIP EZ-Cool Patriotic Flag Evaporative Cooling Tie Hat 396-300-PAT
PIP
$5.47The 396-300-PAT by PIP is a patriotic flag EZ-Cool evaporative cooling tie hat. This soft terry cloth cotton sweatband provides comfort and absorption with extended cooling that lasts all day. This design features cooling technology at the forehead...$5.47 -
PIP EZ-Cool® Max Evaporative Cooling Towel 396-EZ900-NV
PIP
$7.94PIP EZ-Cool® Max Evaporative Cooling Towel 396-EZ900-NVEZ-COOL® MAX Quickly reduces temperatures when soaked in water and activated to provide cooling effect. ACTIVATION TIME 30 Seconds ApplicationsIdeal for use in hot...$7.94 -
PIP EZ-Cool® Max Evaporative Cooling Towel Blue Bulk 396-EZ900-NV-BULK
PIP
$66.68QTY 10 - PIP EZ-Cool® Max Blue Evaporative Cooling Towel Bulk 396-EZ900-NV-BULK EZ-COOL® MAX Quickly reduces temperatures when soaked in water and activated to provide cooling effect. ACTIVATION TIME 30...$66.68 -
PIP EZ-Cool® Max Evaporative Cooling Towel Camo 396-EZ900-GC qty of 6
PIP
$7.94PIP EZ-Cool® Max Camo Evaporative Cooling Towel 396-EZ900-GC EZ-COOL® MAX Quickly reduces temperatures when soaked in water and activated to provide cooling effect. ACTIVATION TIME 30 Seconds ApplicationsIdeal for use in hot...$7.94 -
PIP EZ-Cool® Max Evaporative Cooling Towel Lime Yellow Bulk 396-EZ900-LY-BULK
PIP
$66.68QTY 10 - PIP EZ-Cool® Max Hi Vis Lime Yellow Evaporative Cooling Towel Bulk 396-EZ900-LY-BULK EZ-COOL® MAX Quickly reduces temperatures when soaked in water and activated to provide cooling effect. ACTIVATION TIME 30...$66.68 -
PIP Non-ANSI Hi Vis Yellow Evaporative Cooling Vest 390-EZ100
PIP
$31.14The 390-EZ100 by PIP is a non-ANSI hi vis yellow cooling vest. This vest requires 1-2 minutes of activation time and can provide 5-10 hours of cooling relief without swelling or slime. Made with a comfortable quilted nylon outer shell with inner...$31.14 -
PIP Pink EZ-Cool Evaporative Cooling Towel 396-602-P qty of 6
PIP
$5.91The PIP 396-602-P Pink 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 cool...$5.91 -
PIP Premium Phase Change Active Fit Cooling Vest with Insulated Cooler Bag 390-EZSPC
PIP
$197.67PIP 390-EZSPC Premium Phase Change Active Fit Cooling Vest with Insulated Cooler Bag. Offers protection from the stress of high temperatures indoors or outdoors. Ideal for construction, welding, mining, metal working, oil rigging, and industrial...$197.67 -
PIP Replacement Cooling Packs 390-HY099
PIP
$116.25Replacement cooling packs are deployed to provide several hours of cooling relief to reduce fatigue and heat stress. For use with 390-EZHYPC EZ-Cool® Max combination phase change & evaporative cooling vest. FEATURES: Cooling packs are...$116.25 -
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Portwest Cooling Neck Scarf Blue CV05
Portwest
Now: $6.00Was: $8.00Portwest Cooling Neck Scarf Blue CV05 Lightweight, easy to use and ideal for use in hot working environments. The Cooling Neck Scarf instantly cools the wearer helping to reduce heat stress when needed most. Materials: Shell Fabric: 100% Polyester,...Now: $6.00Was: $8.00 -
Portwest Cooling Rangers Hat Khaki CV24
Portwest
$28.00Portwest Cooling Rangers Hat Khaki CV24 Lightweight, easy to use and ideal for use in hot working environments. The Cooling Rangers hat instantly cools the wearer helping to reduce heat stress when needed most. Materials: Shell Fabric: 100%...$28.00 -
Portwest Cooling Towel Blue CV06
Portwest
$8.00Portwest Cooling Towel Blue CV06 Designed to cool your core in 3 easy steps. This multipurpose cooling towel provides hours of cooling relief for wearers enduring high levels of physical activity or exposure to heat. Materials: Shell Fabric: PVA...$8.00 -
Pyramex Blue Cooling Towel C160
Pyramex
$8.53The C160 by Pyramex is a blue cooling towels. This 26" x 17" cooling evaporative cooling towel is anti-microbial treated to help prevent mold build-up and unwanted order. Simply soak the towel in cool water in order active for multiple uses...$8.53 -
Pyramex Case of 300 Blue Cooling Hard Hat Pads CPH160-CASE
Pyramex
$1,529.85The CPH160-CASE by Pyramex is a case of 300 blue cooling hard hat pads. Made with evaporative cooling material, this hard hat pad fits on the suspension with hook & loop closure. Simply soak in cool water for 2-5 minutes in order to activate and...$1,529.85 -
Pyramex Case of 50 Blue Cooling Towels C160-CASE
Pyramex
$426.25The C160-CASE by Pyramex is a case of 50 blue cooling towels. This 26" x 17" cooling evaporative cooling towel is anti-microbial treated to help prevent mold build-up and unwanted order. Simply soak the towel in cool water in order active for...$426.25 -
Pyramex Case of 50 Green Moisture Wicking Cooling Towels C330-CASE
Pyramex
$494.45The C330-CASE by Pyramex is a case of 50 green moisture wicking cooling towels. 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...$494.45