MISSION® Launches New Heat Health™ & Safety Division with Chris Sear as Director to Combat Rising Heat-Related Risks in the Workplace

MISSION® launches Heat Health™ & Safety division

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MISSION® ("MISSION" or the "Company"), the global leader in cooling and heat-relief solutions, is proud to announce the official launch of its new Heat Health™ & Safety division. This division is focused on providing comprehensive solutions for employee safety in high-temperature environments, leveraging partnerships with leading organizations like UCONN's Korey Stringer Institute (KSI), UPS, and MAGID Glove & Safety. As part of this launch, MISSION welcomes Chris Sear as the Director to spearhead the division's growth initiatives. Chris brings over 20 years of experience in sales and leadership across the industrial uniform and workplace services industries, making him the ideal leader to drive the new MISSION Heat Health™ & Safety division forward.

Quick Facts:

• Heat-related illnesses cost U.S. corporations $150 billion annually.
• Heat-related deaths are expected to rise 527% by 2030.
• Average heat wave intensity has increased from 2.0°F to 2.5°F since the 1960's.
• 95% of Americans in heat-exposed occupations are impacted.
• OSHA is responding by implementing new heat safety standards.

Chris began his career at Cintas, holding multiple roles, including National Account Manager, where he developed his expertise in client relationship management and sales growth.

"We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the MISSION team as we launch our new Heat Health™ & Safety division, which is vital for supporting businesses in protecting their workforce, including Industrial Athletes, from the escalating risks of heat exposure," said Jocelyn Thornton, CEO at MISSION. "His extensive experience in managing key client relationships and delivering customized solutions will be instrumental in driving our mission of enhancing safety and productivity for workers in high-temperature environments across various industries."

In his new role, Chris will focus on building strategic partnerships and helping corporations implement high-performance, temperature-regulating training, education, and instant cooling solutions to enhance workforce comfort, safety, and productivity.

For more information about MISSION's Heat Health™ & Safety division and our innovative cooling solutions, please contact Chris Sear at [email protected].

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