Millions of women in construction and other industries still lack properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE), ...

Two women with ties to Boston have started a company to design personal protective equipment designed specially for women.

High-performance hand protection and protective apparel maker Mechanix Wear announced March 16 that it has acquired OTEX — a developer and manufacturer of tech-enabled personal protective equipment ...

Right-sizing PPE means choosing equipment that not only meets regulatory requirements but also fits well, feels comfortable, and earns worker trust. Personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a vital ...

In a recent Safety Office article in TRACKS, we explained the role of personal protective equipment, or PPE, in the hierarchy of controls. Although PPE is the last resort in controlling a hazard, it ...

It is important for everyone on the job site to understand the importance of PPE, how to check for damage and ensure proper fit. While personal protective equipment is the last line of defense against ...

Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get ...

With the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) gaining influence across industries, companies have begun to adopt PPE programs that help mitigate impacts of unexpected short-term thermal ...

It’s difficult to overstate the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE). In 2019, the manufacturing industry accounted for 15% of all nonfatal injuries and illnesses in the private sector, ...

British healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic say that standard sized personal protective equipment is leaving women vulnerable as they treat coronavirus patients because ...

Mining is a tough industry—workers regularly contend with extreme conditions, confined spaces, and heavy machinery. In such environments, protective gear isn’t optional; it’s essential. Helmets, boots ...