According to the study, the main reasons employees don’t wear PPE are that they don’t want to, they think it's unnecessary and it makes work harder.

Over eight in 10 respondents said they struggle "often" with getting employees to use PPE, a new study from J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights shows. In total, 83 percent of respondents have issues with workers following PPE protocol “often,” while 8 percent” said it happens “sometimes.”

PPE is required in numerous industries and occupations to keep employees safe from hazards. PPE can mean the difference between no injury and a cut, burn or amputation. So why do many employees struggle with using PPE? Are there other factors at play?

The recent study from J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights, “2022 PPE Pain Points Study,” highlights PPE challenges from respondents in multiple industries, including transportation, manufacturing, construction and utilities.

The leading reason employees don't wear PPE is because they “just [don't] want to wear it,” the report said, with 72 percent reporting this as a cause. Half said they think the PPE isn’t necessary, and the same number also said the PPE makes their job harder.

Other reason employees don’t wear PPE, according to those surveyed, include not knowing they had to (21 percent) and not having PPE that fits (14 percent).

When it comes to PPE, one size does not fit all. In recent years, manufacturing companies have developed PPE to fit the needs of more workers. Earlier this year, the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) teamed with HeroX to hold a challenge focused on improving protective gear. There are strides being made in PPE design and manufacturing, but employees are still struggling to find the right size for them.

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