Shorter days, freezing temperatures, and slippery surfaces can all turn winter into a serious challenge for businesses. Cold stress, poor visibility, and ice-related slips don’t just affect comfort — they impact productivity and safety.
GoVets, the Nation’s Largest Veteran-Owned Online Store, offers millions of products with free shipping in the 48 contiguous United States, giving you a one-stop source for winter workplace prep across heating, lighting, and safety gear. GoVets
Below are practical ways to make your workplace winter-ready — with direct links to heating, lighting, and safety products you can purchase today on GoVets.com.
Keeping indoor areas at safe, comfortable temperatures is essential for worker well-being and productivity. GoVets offers a wide range of electric heaters for offices, workshops, and industrial spaces.
For personal offices, cubicles, and small rooms, portable electric heaters are easy to deploy where you need them most:
GoVets® Portable Electric Space Heater, 120V, 1500W (579653)
Portable Electric Space Heater
Portable Electric Heaters – Category Page
Browse multiple models (ceramic, infrared, radiant) here:
Portable Electric Heaters
Larger shops, service bays, and facilities need more robust solutions:
GoVets® Portable Heater with Remote, 240V, 7500W (736246)
Great for larger open areas needing extra punch.
Portable Heater with Remote
GoVets® Unit Heater, Horizontal or Vertical Downflow (133246)
Ceiling or wall-mounted unit heater for garages, maintenance areas, and other enclosed spaces.
Unit Heater Horizontal or Vertical Downflow
Commercial Suspended Electric Heaters – Category
Ideal for warehouses and large industrial environments:
Electric Suspended Heaters
Pro tip: Combine proper heating with draft control, door seals, and simple insulation upgrades to get more out of every watt of heat.
With winter, daylight hours shrink — which means workers arrive and leave in the dark more often, and tasks get done under artificial light. Good lighting helps prevent accidents, improves visibility, and enhances security.
Keep parking lots, walkways, and building exteriors well lit for employees, visitors, and drivers:
Outdoor LED Light Fixtures – Category Page
Energy-efficient fixtures for pathways, lots, and building exteriors.
Outdoor Led Light Fixtures
Landscape & Work Light Fixtures
For targeted illumination around entrances, signs, and outdoor work zones:
work light fixtures
Maintenance teams and field technicians often work in poorly lit or unpowered areas. Portable work lights help keep tasks safe and efficient:
Portable Work Lights – Category Page
Ideal for workshops, garages, and temporary job sites.
Portable Work Lights
Equip crews with portable lights they can move from task to task, whether they’re working in a mechanical room, at an outdoor panel, or under a vehicle.
Slips and falls are one of the biggest winter hazards. Keeping entrances, loading docks, and walkways clear is crucial.
GoVets offers a full range of ice melt options designed for sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways:
Ice Melt & Rock Salt – Category Page
Ice Melt and Rock Salt
Melt-Off Ice Melt, 50 lb Bag Pallet (VX050BG-CP-PAL)
Bulk pallet pack to service large lots and campuses.
Ice Melt Bag Pallet
Ice & Snow Melter & De-Icer, 50 lb Bag (28-7250)
Effective down to low temperatures; designed for commercial and residential surfaces.
Safe-T-Salt Rock Salt Ice Melt
Bare Ground Coated Granular Ice Melt, 40 lb Box
Coated rock salt designed to work faster and be less corrosive than standard salt.
Bare Ground Coated Granular Ice Melt
Use these products proactively before storms and re-apply as needed to keep surfaces safe and reduce slip risk.
Beyond facility upgrades, personal protective equipment (PPE) helps workers stay safe and productive outdoors and in unheated spaces.
Ergodyne ProFlex 825WP Thermal Waterproof Winter Work Gloves
Dual-zone 3M™ Thinsulate™ insulation for cold-weather tasks.
Thermal Waterproof Winter Work Gloves
DeWalt® DPG750 Extreme Condition Insulated Cold Weather Work Glove
4-layer wind- and waterproof barrier designed for extreme conditions.
DeWalt Insulated Work Gloves
Pyramex® GL3006CKFB Insulated Premium Goatskin Drivers Gloves
Insulated goatskin gloves with impact protection and cold-weather performance.
Insulated Premium Goatskin Drivers Gloves Keystone
ActivArmr Winter Glove Liner (78-150)
Knit liners that add warmth under other gloves without sacrificing dexterity.
Winter Glove Liner White Universal
Work Boot, 6" High, Polymer, Steel Toe – Size 11.5
Waterproof construction with slip-resistant outsole for industrial environments.
Slip Resistant Work Boots
Women’s Composite Toe Work Boot, 4" High, Black (TB0A1S5W001)
Composite toe, waterproof, and designed for excellent slip resistance.
Timberland Work Boot
Look for boots with slip-resistant soles and waterproof uppers to help reduce fall risks in wet or icy conditions.
Visibility often drops with winter’s darker days and storm conditions. Hi-vis outerwear helps keep workers seen around vehicles, loading docks, and roadways.
Ergodyne® GloWear® 8390 Hi-Vis Winter Jacket
Water- and wind-resistant outer shell with thermal insulation and reflective detailing.
Hi-Vis Jacket with Heat Reflective Lining Class
Pyramex® RCJ32 Hi-Vis Waterproof Winter Jacket (ANSI Class 3)
Waterproof hi-vis jacket rated for high-risk environments.
Waterproof Winter Jacket
When you’re planning for winter, you don’t have time to chase multiple vendors. GoVets makes it easy:
Millions of products across HVAC, lighting, safety, janitorial, and more on one site.
100% free shipping within the 48 contiguous U.S. states, which is especially valuable for heavy items like ice melt and heaters.
A veteran-owned, socially responsible business that supports veteran nonprofit causes with every purchase. GoVets
With the right heating, lighting, and safety supplies on hand, your team can stay warm, visible, and protected — no matter how harsh the winter gets.