Category: Women in Safety

Safety Has No Ceiling. Neither Do You.

The Breaking Safety Glass community for women working in safety confronts the real and practical issues that you face in the industry now. You will learn how to:

  • Break barriers
  • Advance your career
  • Boost your influence

Be empowered by actionable insights from women safety experts and influencers in the industry through webinars, networking, and resources.

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New Report Highlights Inequities in Women’s PPE

A new report released March 7 finds that 70% of women in the workforce lack access to properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE), increasing the risk of workplace injuries. Equity in Safety: A Global Report on Women’s Access to Proper Personal Protection Equipment was released by The Safety Rack, a non-profit committed to closing the […]

Infographic: 8 Steps to Improve Women’s PPE

Today, a new report called Equity in Safety—A Global Report on Women’s Access to Proper Personal Protective Equipment was released, highlighting the PPE equity gap faced by women. Here’s the report’s recommendations for organizations and employers to address these gaps in women’s workplace safety.

Shattering Gender Bias in the Safety Industry

Even as more women work in safety, the issue of gender bias remains a major concern. Whether it’s lower salaries, fewer job opportunities, or a lack of resources, gender bias has put women at a clear disadvantage in the workplace. Fortunately, there is guidance available to help women in safety avoid these roadblocks. Gender bias […]

NIOSH: Few Women Coal Miners Show Signs of Pneumoconiosis

Few women coal miners—around one in 200—show signs of pneumoconiosis, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) researchers found in a recently published study. In recognition of National Miners Day on December 6, NIOSH Director John Howard, MD, highlighted the new research in his “From the Director’s Desk” column in the institute’s December eNews […]

EHS Breaking Safety Glass: A Live Forum for Women in Safety

If you’re a woman in the safety industry, your world is male-dominated. You need a community where you are represented and can rise to a higher level in your profession RIGHT NOW. An influential speaker lineup covers what you need to know. Working in a male-dominated industry. Being a working mom. Skills for advancement. Workplace harassment […]

EHSDA Shorts: What are Your Thoughts on Ordering PPE for Women?

In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Jennifer Hsu, MPH, CSP Senior Leader in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) | Certified Safety Professional (CSP), shares her thoughts on ordering personal protective equipment (PPE) for women. This clip was taken from a webinar titled “Creating an Inclusive PPE Program: Connected Tech, the Right Fit, and Change Management.” […]

EHS On Tap E186: The Need for Inclusive PPE

On episode 186 of EHS On Tap, Amy Roosa, founder and CEO of The Safety Rack, talks about the need for properly fitting PPE for women.

Faces of EHS: Ashley Moore on Collaborating with Transparency

When Ashley Moore graduated with a Business Management degree in 2018, a career in construction was not even a thought for her. She started with MetroPower, Inc., an electrical contractor serving the greater Southeastern U.S., in an administrative role with no safety experience. Soon after, she became a safety coordinator, where, to this day, she […]