Long days, high temps, and intense sun, summer in Northern California can be brutal on outdoor job crews. Heat exhaustion, UV exposure, and dehydration are major risks on hot jobsites. That’s why equipping your crew with summer-specific PPE and construction safety equipment isn’t just smart, it’s essential.
At Stevenson Supply & Tractor Co., we’re proud to stock a full range of Radians PPE solutions designed for hot-weather performance, all built to meet or exceed ANSI and OSHA standards. Here’s a breakdown of the most critical summer PPE categories, featuring Radians gear only, with technical insights and field-tested contractor value.
Visibility is non-negotiable on active construction sites, but bulky vests can be a deal-breaker in 90° heat. Radians offers ANSI-rated Class 2 and Class 3 shirts that combine safety compliance with hot-weather comfort.
Encourage your team to swap out heavy safety vests for ANSI-rated shirts like these, reducing layers increases compliance and reduces heat fatigue.
Hard hats are mandatory, but the heat they trap can quickly lead to dehydration and poor focus. Radians provides compatible cooling accessories and sun protection solutions designed specifically for jobsite headgear.
Choose white or silver hard hats to reflect sunlight and pair with RadCool accessories to enhance wearer comfort by up to 15°F in surface temperature reduction.
Workers tend to remove fogged-up, sweaty glasses, which defeats the purpose. Radians solves this with their advanced coatings, vented designs, and all-day-wear comfort.
Utility and pipe crews often work in varied lighting. Keep both tinted and clear lens options on hand to ensure safe transitions in and out of trenches or shaded structures.
Reducing core body temperature by even a few degrees can prevent heatstroke, slow fatigue, and reduce the likelihood of mistakes and injuries.
Assign a cooling PPE station on-site with extra vests and towels, especially for new hires or younger crew members who may not speak up when they’re overheating.
Gloves that trap heat or retain sweat can lead to workers removing them, increasing their risk of injury. Radians’ glove lineup includes breathable options with high dexterity and cut protection.
Rotate gloves midday when humidity is high. Encourage your crew to carry a second dry pair, it helps reduce skin irritation and improves grip performance.
Radians currently doesn’t manufacture footwear, but they offer high-performance moisture-wicking socks and workwear accessories that enhance summer boot comfort.
On the hottest days, Stevenson Supply & Tractor Co. recommends using composite-toe over steel to reduce heat transfer. Pair Radians socks with vented work boots to extend wearability in extreme heat.
Sunburn is a major hazard for crews working shirtless or with rolled sleeves. Radians offers protective gear that pairs with UV strategies, even though they do not manufacture sunscreen directly.
Crews often neglect sun protection on cloudy days, make UV protective sleeves standard issue regardless of forecast.
Hot weather PPE isn’t a luxury, it’s critical safety gear that prevents heat stress, fatigue, and injury. With Radians’ innovative PPE lineup, contractors don’t have to sacrifice compliance for comfort. From cooling gear and gloves to safety glasses and hi-vis shirts, Stevenson Supply & Tractor Co. has the trusted Radians equipment your crews need to perform safely and confidently through the summer.
Visit our showroom, contact us online, or call (707) 575-3335 to order Radians summer PPE in bulk for your next job. We’ll help you kit out your team with the right gear, because a cool crew is a productive crew.
