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Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets, gloves, and work shoes should make the workplace safer. However, research among construction workers from 14 European countries shows that half of them feel … read article
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Women used as sexually suggestive entertainment—it’s nothing new, not even in the construction industry. But in 2024, we are well and truly done with it. This week, the organizers of a … read article
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In construction, there are countless measures to ensure physical safety, but there is little attention paid to mental well-being. And this has significant consequences. Research has shown that the suicide rate … read article
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“Many risk assessments and measures are still based on the ‘standard’ adult white man,” writes Kim Putters, chairman of the Social and Economic Council (SER), in his advisory report to State … read article
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Anyone who has to wear a gas mask for work knows how uncomfortable it can be. And those who haven’t had that experience can probably still recall the faces of healthcare … read article
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Nowadays, we find it quite normal for Hivis clothing to be worn in certain professions. In many cases, it is also mandatory. But did you know that there is a remarkable … read article
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The days when a glazier worked in shorts and a T-shirt are long gone. Today, if you want to do this job professionally, you need to look beyond just a pair … read article
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Just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes a lace safety vest. Complete with reflective stripes, presented by a woman wearing a safety helmet. Images of the Lace Safety … read article
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I’ve written about this issue before, but a new study makes the reality painfully clear: women in most industries still lack properly fitting workwear. They have to hope that their employer … read article
Nowadays, more and more companies are using cotton bags as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags. But did you know that you need to use such a bag at least 75 times before it actually becomes more sustainable … read article