Women in Construction: PPE

Women's PPE in mining

Safety equipment is of course essential for mining engineers, and companies need to ensure they take appropriate safety measures to ensure their staff are protected from mining disasters. The industry is responsible for around 15,000 accidents a year according to a report in the Journal of Safety Research (2023).In addition to mine safety products such as breathing apparatus, communication and monitoring systems, operators must consider personal…

Women in Construction: PPE

Let’s talk safety in construction—for women. We all know PPE (personal protective equipment) is one of the best ways to heighten safety in the construction industry, and yet so much of the PPE is designed to fit men. It is time for a candid conversation about safety. The construction industry continues to see the greatest numbers of fatalities. Falls, slips, and trips accounted for more than 39% of all construction fatalities. In 2023, 260 fatal…