SAFETY
PPE for Women
in Construction
The right piece – and fit – are critical
By Shel Zolkewich
Personal protective Equipment (PPE) has become a
commonplace term in light of the COVID-19 pandemic,
but for the construction industry, it’s long been a
critical tool of the trade.
Hardhats, safety glasses, high visibility clothing, hearing
protection, fall arrest harnesses – these are just some examples
of PPE that serve as a last line of defense against the
hazards a worker might face on any given jobsite. However,
for PPE to work correctly, it must fit the wearer correctly.
PHOTO: CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA
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