What a Good PPE Programme Actually Looks Like
I have spent a lot of time in these articles talking about what goes wrong with PPE. (I've been a bit of a negative…
Culture
Why people wear PPE – or don't. The human side of protection.
Who Actually Gets to Choose the PPE?
(And Why That's the Wrong Question)
Comfort vs Protection: a False Trade-Off
Somewhere along the way between us being monkeys and us being social media influencers, PPE picked up a reputation problem. It’s often talked about…
5 Hearing protection myths that just won’t die
International Tinnitus Week: 2–8 February Last week was International Tinnitus Week , a good reminder that hearing damage is not some abstract future problem…
The psychology behind PPE resistance
When people don’t wear PPE, it’s tempting to blame laziness , ignorance , or a poor safety culture . In reality, PPE resistance is…
Why PPE fails: it’s rarely the product
When something goes wrong at work and PPE was involved, the finger is often pointed straight at the equipment. “The gloves were rubbish.” “That…
Why So Many People Choose the Wrong PPE
(and How to Get It Right)
5 PPE Goals for 2025
Staying Safe, Staying Prepared