Comments for Safety Gear for Hard Working Women

Comment on Women’s Welding Gloves Comparison by mika

mika — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:07:51 +0000

Nice design and look!

Comment on Size really does matter: Construction clothing and safety gear for women by safety program

safety program — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:28:01 +0000

This makes great sense as equipment needs to fit the worker. I’m especially concerned about be lighter weight of women and whether or not fall harnesses will adequately protect them in the event of a fall.

Comment on Ms Miller Womens Fall Protection Harness (E570) Additional Information & FAQ by Dawn Copeland

Dawn Copeland — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:51:43 +0000

I’m not so crazy about hot pink, unless it was magenta. A leopard print harness would be awesome. As the colors involved are often “safety” colors, immediately visible to the eye, perhaps, an animal print that’s hot pink and black would be suitable!!

Comment on What does PPE say about your safety program? by charmandhammer

charmandhammer — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:49:12 +0000

There is one type of hard hat – specifically the MSA VGard that is manufactured in three sizes. Small, Medium (“regular”)….and there is also an XL… no perching necessary!!;0)

Most if not all safety goggles and glasses need to be made of polycarbonate lenses…. which inherently invites scratches. It is the nature of the beast. Can’t tell you how many glasses I have seen at the bottom of a gang box… they really need to be cared for like a pair of “real” glasses. For example, a strap will keep them from getting put down – or worse – thrown in the gang box at the end of the day – and eventually scratched!

And yes, identify hazards is the key – realizing that not all gear is universal. Most gear is made to protect from specific hazards… not all protective equipment is good for all hazards.

Thank you for your comments!!

Comment on What does PPE say about your safety program? by Arc Flash PPE Guy

Arc Flash PPE Guy — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:04:58 +0000

You raised some good points about clothing needed to be, at least somewhat, tailored to each person.

My biggest issue is with hard hats, having quite a big head, the number of hard hats I’m given that just end up perched on top of my head giving me a headache.

Safety goggles are a fairly big one for people to moan about too, but so many safety goggles are made of inconsistent plastic that’s more often than not scratched or dirty, it can make doing things around the workplace very hard in certain conditions.

I really think it’s important to identify the hazards which may come about and then adjust the PPE accordingly, just iron-cladding workers in every piece of PPE is inconvenient and potentially inhibiting to the point more accidents may happen.

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Comment on About by Chris Madden

Chris Madden — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:18:17 +0000

The High Point Fire Department is proud to announce we are hosting the Pink Heals Tour – Guardians of the Ribbon on September 11, 2010. The Tour consists of 5 PINK Fire Trucks and firefighters wearing pink turn out gear that tour the country (10,000 miles, 18 states, 48 cities) raising awareness and funding for Cancer Charities. The ONLY stop in North Carolina this year, will be in High Point, on September 11. We have a full day of festivities planned, including a parade, a September 11 memorial, and time for Cancer survivors or families of cancer patients to sign the trucks. Following the Tour, the High Point HOG Chapter – Ladies of Harley are sponsoring a Motorcycle Ride to escort these five pink fire trucks from High Point, to the South Carolina State Line.

We would love for ever department in North Carolina to be represented. They have never been escorted by bikes before and are really looking forward to this! Please do join us!

If you or anyone you know is interested in riding please have them contact Chris Madden at chris.madden@highpointnc.gov to pre-register. The cost of the ride will be $15.00 for one motorcycle and one rider, or $20.00 for two riders on one motorcycle. If you pre-register you are guaranteed an event T-shirt. We are expecting between 500-1000 bikes for this ride and it will be escorted by law enforcement. Thank you!

For more information on the Event: Be sure to check out the videos on the Tour on our Facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/High-Point-Fire-Department-Pink-Heals-Tour-Guardians-of-the-Ribbon/128595587155532?ref=ts

http://www.pinkfiretrucks.org

Comment on Size really does matter: Construction clothing and safety gear for women by kelleyscreations

kelleyscreations — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:12:41 +0000

This does make sense!

Keep up the great work!

Comment on All About Charm and Hammer Safety Gear for Hard Working Women. by Marcy C.

Marcy C. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:30:31 +0000

I have been working in the hazardous materials clean up industry for the last 10 years and have seen a great improvement in the availability of PPE items designed for women. Every day I am required to wear modified level D PPE which includes hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, work gloves, and steel toe boots. Currently, Charm and Hammer offers most of these items, but what I have the hardest time finding are the steel toe boots and the safety vest. I still get funny looks when I ask for steel toes in women’s sizes at the store, and in 10 years, I haven’t been able to find a vest that is not 2 sizes too big.
I love your website and am looking forward to your growth.

Comment on All About Charm and Hammer Safety Gear for Hard Working Women. by Sheli DeLaney

Sheli DeLaney — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:40:03 +0000

Ms Piasecki, I am a huge fan of yours! I work for NIOSH and I’m writing an article about PPE for a diverse workforce. More specifically, I’m trying to research ideas about how training and/or employer outreach could help overcome the barriers that stand between women (and other workers of smaller than average stature) and the PPE made for them. The manufacturers have done their part (in part)–the products are out there. But can all women get their hands on it? If not, why not? This is some of what I would like to ask you about. Please contact me via email. Thank you!!