From Niche to Necessary: The Business Case for Women-Specific PPE

As the “face” of the trade workforce continues to diversify and employers seek ways to retain and attract workers to their business, the demands for personal protective equipment in construction and other trade sectors have increased. Will distributors answer the call? Improperly sized PPE has been a longstanding industry safety concern, particularly among some women as well as among physically smaller or larger workers, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The agency

earlier this year to require employers to provide and ensure…