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<blockquote data-quote="Trucker Clock" data-source="post: 5574356" data-attributes="member: 70932"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 22px">Recharge: Sports science helps UPSers stay cool</span></strong></p><p></p><p>Get ready for a totally new, revamped heat-focused training program – and the coolest gear around.</p><p><strong>What’s new:</strong> Our drivers and package handlers<strong> are just like world class athletes</strong> – they train, rest and use their talent and skills <strong>to deliver what matters for our customers every day</strong>. That’s why we are excited to introduce<strong> <em>Recharge</em></strong><em>, </em>a new health and safety program that’s rolling out in the U.S.</p><p></p><p>In the coming weeks, package car drivers will receive new gear to help regulate body temperature. We’re also launching a new training program to help employees work safely – especially on hot days.</p><p><strong>Expert advice:</strong> This new program is backed by experts, including the <strong>Gatorade Sports Science Institute</strong>, <strong>UConn (University of Connecticut)</strong>, and <strong>MISSION®</strong>, a major activewear company that specializes in cooling fabrics. We’re taking heat-safety <strong>science from the sports world</strong> and <strong>bringing it to UPS</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Why Recharge: “</strong>Proper <strong>rest and hydration</strong> are some of the most important ways to stay safe on hot days,” said <strong>Cormac Gilligan</strong>, UPS Global Head – Health and Safety. “We also know that these are only part of the safety solution. <strong>The right training, the right gear </strong>and the<strong> right equipment </strong>are also key to helping UPSers stay safe.”</p><p></p><p><strong>What to expect:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Package car drivers will get new <strong>cooling sleeves and hats</strong> – developed in partnership with MISSION® – to bring athletic innovations off the playing field and court, and into our operations.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">New employee <strong>training</strong> created with the help of the <strong>Gatorade Sports Science Institute</strong> and the <strong>Korey Stringer Institute at UConn.</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">All package cars will have a fan <strong>by early summer</strong> and <strong>more fans</strong> are being installed in our facilities.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">UPSers will always have access to ice and cool water in our facilities.</li> </ul><p>Our approach has always been to work with experts to provide ongoing improvements for you. Together, we’re <strong>recharging our commitment</strong> to health and safety to help everyone stay safe when it’s hot and year-round.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trucker Clock, post: 5574356, member: 70932"] [B][SIZE=6]Recharge: Sports science helps UPSers stay cool[/SIZE][/B] Get ready for a totally new, revamped heat-focused training program – and the coolest gear around. [B]What’s new:[/B] Our drivers and package handlers[B] are just like world class athletes[/B] – they train, rest and use their talent and skills [B]to deliver what matters for our customers every day[/B]. That’s why we are excited to introduce[B] [I]Recharge[/I][/B][I], [/I]a new health and safety program that’s rolling out in the U.S. In the coming weeks, package car drivers will receive new gear to help regulate body temperature. We’re also launching a new training program to help employees work safely – especially on hot days. [B]Expert advice:[/B] This new program is backed by experts, including the [B]Gatorade Sports Science Institute[/B], [B]UConn (University of Connecticut)[/B], and [B]MISSION®[/B], a major activewear company that specializes in cooling fabrics. We’re taking heat-safety [B]science from the sports world[/B] and [B]bringing it to UPS[/B]. [B]Why Recharge: “[/B]Proper [B]rest and hydration[/B] are some of the most important ways to stay safe on hot days,” said [B]Cormac Gilligan[/B], UPS Global Head – Health and Safety. “We also know that these are only part of the safety solution. [B]The right training, the right gear [/B]and the[B] right equipment [/B]are also key to helping UPSers stay safe.” [B]What to expect:[/B] [LIST] [*]Package car drivers will get new [B]cooling sleeves and hats[/B] – developed in partnership with MISSION® – to bring athletic innovations off the playing field and court, and into our operations. [*]New employee [B]training[/B] created with the help of the [B]Gatorade Sports Science Institute[/B] and the [B]Korey Stringer Institute at UConn.[/B] [*]All package cars will have a fan [B]by early summer[/B] and [B]more fans[/B] are being installed in our facilities. [*]UPSers will always have access to ice and cool water in our facilities. [/LIST] Our approach has always been to work with experts to provide ongoing improvements for you. Together, we’re [B]recharging our commitment[/B] to health and safety to help everyone stay safe when it’s hot and year-round. [/QUOTE]
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