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We’ve certainly been experiencing some severe weather here in the UK with seemingly one named storm flying in hot on the heels of the last one!  The snow and rain has caused all sorts of chaos across the UK, preventing people from getting to work, schools closing and, in some cases, preventing people from working if they can get to work!  Most of the UK’s workforce works indoors and any interruption to business has been caused by staff being unable to get there.  However, for those who work outside, as is the case for many in the construction industry and in the roofing sector in particular

With the UK being battered by the Beast from the East, today we’re taking a look at work wear designed for those who spend the winter months working in the cold.  This is particularly important for those who work in high risk jobs such as those who work at height in the construction industry.  There’s no use shivering with cold when you’re halfway up a ladder or working on a roof, you’ll develop a severe case of the wobbles, so keeping yourself warm is also keeping yourself safe.  Despite the best access equipment and solutions designed to minimise risks, such as roof edge protection and de