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#PPEthatfits: views from the industry

Cristina Lago, CM
Cristina Lago
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Deputy Editor, Construction Management
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Earlier this month, CIOB, Construction Management and CIOB People launched #PPEthatfits – a campaign to address widespread inequalities in PPE provision across the construction industry

#PPEthatfits calls for PPE that fits the wearer properly – regardless of their gender, culture, religion, size or shape – is safe and complies with health and safety regulations.

The initiative is encouraging people working in construction who have experienced inadequate PPE to share their experiences and ideas for change.

#PPEthatfits
The #PPEthatfits campaign aims to address inequalities in PPE provision across the construction industry

Here is a round-up of some of the comments that readers have shared to date on CM, CIOB People and social media.

Two CM readers recall their experience of poor PPE during a site visit
The campaign is also encouraging allies to support #PPEthatfits
A project manager and FCIOB shares her frustration at the lack of construction footwear for women
Responding to a post on Twitter, director of strategy and innovation at ISG, Helen Gawor, says that adequate PPE is not just about size
Inadequate PPE provision is not just a problem for contractors but also manufacturers, thinks this senior construction manager
Show your support for #PPEthatfits

We want to hear from CM readers about your experiences with PPE – whether it’s PPE that doesn’t fit properly or innovative manufacturers which are producing inclusive PPE.

Get in touch with Nadine Buddoo or Cristina Lago. Alternatively, share your stories on social media and support the campaign, using the hashtag #PPEthatfits.

This article was originally published by Construction Management.

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