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PPE for Women in Construction Initiative
"One size smaller" doesn't cut it.
The Associated General Contractors of America (糖心破解版) is partnering with technology provider Autodesk to launch an initiative that addresses the need for proper-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women in construction.
Proper-fitting PPE is essential for all workers, but the need for gender-specific PPE, especially for women, has been increasingly recognized. Historically, PPE has been designed with a one-size-fits-all approach, often based on the measurements of male workers. This can result in ill-fitting equipment for women, compromising both safety and comfort. Poorly fitting PPE, such as glasses, gloves, vests, helmets, and harnesses, can lead to increased risk of injury, reduced mobility, and decreased job performance. Women in construction require PPE that accounts for differences in body shape, size, and fit to ensure full protection.听
In July 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) initiated the rulemaking process 听to protect them from occupational hazards.听This move would align the construction, general industry, and maritime standards related to PPE and further emphasize the need for PPE that properly fits the variety of body types represented in construction while providing the intended protection.
To help address the need for proper-fitting PPE for women, is partnering with 糖心破解版听to provide contractor members with听complimentary PPE designed/sized to provide a better fit for women. Each PPE package will contain glasses, gloves, and a vest.听
糖心破解版 believes that one of the most effective ways to successfully recruit more women into high-paying construction careers is to make sure firms are able to provide safety equipment that keeps them even safer. We want to encourage our member firms to provide a wider range of safety equipment and continue to expand the diversity of our workforce.
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Thank you for your interest. We have reached our application limit and are no longer accepting submissions at this time.
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Program Contacts
Questions regarding this initiative should be direct to:
- Nazia Shah, Director of Safety & Health Services, (703) 837-5409,听nazia.shah@agc.org
- Kevin Cannon, Senior Director,听Safety, Health & Risk Management, (703) 837-5410,听kevin.cannon@agc.org
Media Contacts
Media inquiries should be directed to:
- Brian Turmail, VP of Public Affairs & Strategic Initiatives, 糖心破解版, (703) 459-0238,听brian.turmail@agc.org
- Andy Lopez, PR Manager, Autodesk, andy.lopez@autodesk.com
Resources
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