Women in FM Want the Right Sized PPE
One of the first things that gets offered to someone before they start a job in facilities is some type of personal protective equipment (PPE). Whether it be a safety vest, goggles, work gloves or boots, all these items serve the same purpose of keeping employees safe. For some women, however, the items provided don’t always serve their intended purposes. In fact, sometimes it causes harm.
Having PPE that doesn’t properly fit is a common problem that most women face. Safety vests are too big and they can get caught on edges, door handles, or even worse, machinery, potentially ripping it and causing harm to the employee.
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