ill fitting PPE


PPE for women does not fit, 2024 WES survey results says

Over six months in the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) undertook a substantial consultation of the PPE-wearing female workforce in UK engineering. Read More

Are you meeting your responsibilities as a buyer of PPE and safety equipment?

In this article BSIF CEO Alan Murray discusses the responsibilities of buyers of PPE and safety equipment. Read More

HSE acknowledge issue of ill-fitting PPE as regulator engage with SHP

SHP’s Inclusive PPE campaign took a significant step forward as Karl Simons OBE opened communication with the UK health and safety regulator. Read More

‘I felt overjoyed. They were like slippers’: Finally finding safety boots that fit

Despite a 30-year safety career Emma Woodhouse only recently discovered boots that complement her size one feet. Read More

Huge step towards inclusive PPE as industry body promises to ensure provision

The construction industry has seen a huge boost to efforts to get properly fitted inclusive personal protective equipment (PPE) for women. Read More

‘I had no other choice but to wear it’: Michelle Stephens on ill-fitting PPE

Michelle Stephens has worked 30 years in health and safety, primarily in rail, yet unsuitable PPE continues to be an issue. Here she shares her experiences. Read More

Inclusive PPE – more than protection?

Poorly fitting PPE is stopping women from reaching their full potential, says Katherine Voyle. Is it time for governance to curb the issue? Read More

Sandi Rhys Jones OBE on inclusive PPE

President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) explains why inclusive PPE is so important. Read More



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