EDF and JCB back charter to protect 250,000 women with inclusive PPE

EDF and JCB are among a number of firms to have signed up for union GMB’s new charter to protect 250,000 women with inclusive personal protective equipment (PPE). The post EDF and JCB back charter to protect 250,000 women with inclusive PPE appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Closing the fit gap: How BS 30417 advances inclusive PPE for a diverse workforce

As the make-up of the global workforce evolves, many sectors are still relying on personal protective equipment (PPE) designed decades ago for the “average man”. This outdated approach excludes a large portion of workers, including women, ethnic minorities, those with different body shapes or people… The post Closing the fit gap: How BS 30417 advances inclusive PPE for a diverse workforce appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

ARX Offers Personal Protective Equipment Sized for Women Only

Boston startup company founded by two women engineers is designing personal protective equipment just for women in construction and other high-risk fields. 

New inclusive PPE standard to be introduced

A new standard will be introduced into the construction industry to advise organisations to provide more inclusive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) options. The post New inclusive PPE standard to be introduced appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

#PPEthatfits: AtkinsRéalis introduces versatile, inclusive hard hat

AtkinsRéalis has introduced inclusive head protection for its workforce, allowing wearers to make adjustments to accommodate different hair types and some religious headwear. The company worked with personal protective equipment… The post #PPEthatfits: AtkinsRéalis introduces versatile, inclusive hard hat appeared first on Global Construction Review.