In a past survey, 82% of safety professionals said they observed their workers failing to use required personal protective equipment (PPE) at least once in the span of a year.

Why Workers Don’t Use PPE

Of course, ensuring proper use of PPE by workers isn’t just a compliance obligation; it’s a vital safety measure. So why don’t workers use the stuff?

Employer’s Fault for Lack of PPE Use

At over 85%, the most common worker reason survey respondents cited was lack of awareness about PPE and why it’s important to use. This is clearly a problem that providing appropriate safety training would solve. Another common […]