PPE for women does not fit, 2024 WES survey results says
May 7, 2024
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?
May 1, 2024
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
March 20, 2024
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
March 20, 2024
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
February 7, 2024
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
December 28, 2023
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?
August 10, 2023
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
July 19, 2023
President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) explains why inclusive PPE is so important. Read More
