14 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Helping Protect Workers from an Often Overlooked Threat - Insects Adapted from Information by Insect Shield Insect bites and insect-borne diseases are often overlooked despite being one of the leading causes of reportable incidents for many companies. Tick-borne diseases, especially Lyme disease, have become especially commonplace and can cause long-term health issues for outdoor workers. Insect Shield offers a simple, effective, and long-lasting solution by treating clothing with permethrin insect repellent - protection is built right into workwear, converting standard work clothing into long-lasting, convenient, and effective insect protection. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) registered application is effective through 70 washings, the expected life of most work clothing. While personal protective equipment (PPE) is usually thought as protection from fire, extreme weather, and chemical exposure, Insect Shield adds insect protection to the list. Insects are one of the leading causes of diseases in the world and are often not thought of when companies are selecting PPE for their outdoor workers. Insect Shield is one of the most effective new tools launched in over 50 years in the battle against bugs. It is changing the way companies can protect their workers from potentially dangerous and always annoying insects. Insect repellent clothing is recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and other health agencies as a safe and effective tool for preventing insect bites and insect-borne diseases. In addition to ticks, Insect Shield provides protection from mosquitoes, ants, flies, chiggers, and midges. Rigorous health and safety testing has been performed to ensure the technology is safe and effective. The treatment is odorless, invisible, and compatible with fire retardant finishes. You can find Insect Shield protecting workers on utility, gas & oil, forestry, mining, and construction jobsites, as well as the U.S. Army. The company offers a comprehensive and flexible work safety program making it easy to add protection without the need to replace existing uniforms or vendors.
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