PPE FALLACY

One of the biggest problems with PPE, is the fallacy that it is a commodity; that it is all alike. That as long as it has an ANSI sticker, it doesn't matter what brand you buy. Many companies see it purely as an expense that should be minimized. Few recognize that when selected properly, it is an investment, with an ROI in terms of reduced injury costs, increased productivity, and improved employee morale. All of which improve the bottom line.

Why A PPE Forum

Safety Officials training covers a lot of important topics related to the process of keeping workers safe. But it is surprisingly light in PPE, the first, and often last, line of defense in the prevention of accidents and injuries. There is also a dearth of information and information sources dedicated to PPE. So we would like to start a conversation about this important safety issue to raise the knowledge level about it and introduce information, knowledge and ideas to the trade.