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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 1, 2022)

J. J. Keller Responds to Need for Personal Protective Equipment in Women's Sizes

New Offerings Help Increase Efficiency and Comfort While Promoting Safe, Respectful Workplaces

Neenah, WI - Despite growing numbers of women in transportation, construction and manufacturing, finding personal protective equipment (PPE) that fits women well remains difficult.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021, women comprised 11% of construction workers, 7.9% of truck drivers, and 29% of manufacturing employees, and their numbers in these fields continue to increase.

Because women can be shaped differently from head to toe with vastly different body measurements, unisex or men's PPE often does not fit them properly. This can lead to a variety of safety hazards, including:

  • excess material getting caught in machinery;
  • gaps in coverage, leading to reduced protection; and
  • loss of dexterity, which can cause incidents.

Efficiency is also lost when PPE is ill-fitting as well, as workers struggle to complete tasks or complete them much more slowly.

"PPE is the last line of defense between workers and the hazards they face on the job," said Robin Marth, EHS editor at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. "Of the many considerations surrounding PPE, proper fit is one of the most important. In fact, OSHA states that PPE used by women should be based on female body measurement data."

Recognizing the need for additional PPE sizes that may be more suited to women and wanting to help companies promote safe and respectful workplaces, J. J. Keller™ SAFEGEAR™ PPE introduces its women's sizing line.

Among the new women's sizing items are:

  • High-visibility safety vests and t-shirts in lime or orange
  • High-visibility lime sweatshirt and jacket
  • Grip, insulated and cut-resistant gloves

"Customers told us that finding proper-fitting PPE for women was a real challenge," said Joel Clark, portfolio director at J. J. Keller. "We decided to develop PPE in women's sizes so that all workers can feel comfortable and protected."

For more information, visit JJKeller.com/SAFEGEARWomen or call 800-327-6868.

About J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Since we began as a family-owned company in 1953, our purpose at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. has been to protect people and the businesses they run. Today, serving 500,000+ companies across North America, our associates are proud to make a larger impact than ever. Transportation, construction and industrial organizations of all sizes rely on our expert insights to create safe work environments and simplify complex government regulations. They trust our diversified portfolio of solutions – cloud-based management tools, consulting, professional services, training, forms, PPE and safety supplies – to safeguard workers, reduce risk and build operational confidence. JJKeller.com.

For more information, contact:

Susan Baranczyk
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
1-920-722-7391
Email: sbaranczyk@jjkeller.com