IT SEEMS PRETTY OBVIOUS: If something does not fit well or is uncomfortable, chances are it will not be worn. This same logic holds true in the workplace with personal protective equipment, but the consequences of not wearing PPE can be extremely hazardous. In 2008 in the manufacturing and construction industries, 37,080 injuries to fingers and 13,940 to hands occurred, according to the National Safety Council's 2011 edition of "Injury Facts." Luckily, hand protection manufacturers are aware of these problems and making strides in improving comfort and fit to better ensure employee compliance.
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