Inclusivity in PPE: The manufacturer’s perspective
April 22, 2024
Ian Kelsall at Dräger Safety UK, shares his view on overlooked areas of face protection fit, which, if not considered, can have adverse effects on the level of safety for the wearer. Read More
One size really doesn’t fit all
April 11, 2024
Health and Safety Manager, Thomas Morris (Cert IOSH) on the far-reaching effects of ill-fitting PPE. Read More
Beth Holroyd: ‘PPE that’s not designed with women in mind is a fundamental problem’
March 28, 2024
Beth Holroyd shares her experience with ill-fitting PPE, and explains how catering for all not only enhances safety at work, but happiness and wellbeing too. Read More
Why health and safety practitioners must do more when it comes to PPE
March 25, 2024
Danny Clarke explores strategies to communicate the benefits of suitable PPE and emphasises the importance of involving subject matter experts (HS professionals) in decision-making processes. 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
‘My feet slid around and my legs hurt from gripping my toes’: Jane Middleton on ill-fitting PPE
January 9, 2024
The Chartered Engineering Geologist has to privately source boots and tailor men's trousers just to go to work. 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
‘It took six years before I realised PPE for women was available’: Katy Robinson on making a difference
December 19, 2023
Katy Robinson is spearheading a PPE campaign targeting the Yorkshire construction sector. Here, she explains its origin, the progress made, and why there is still much to do. Read More
PPE: The chain of ignorance
September 19, 2023
Following from her previous article on inclusive PPE, Katherine Evans analyses the PPE supply chain, and questions where the true issue may lie when it comes to accessing diverse PPE. 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