Personal protective equipment for women must fit properly: Safety group
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Some employers tend to minimize the need for properly fitting personal protective equipment when it comes to women, particularly in construction, the International Safety Equipment Association said Tuesday, calling on OSHA to address what it calls a “safety hazard.”
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Personal protective equipment for women must fit properly: Safety group
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