Women in Health & Safety - WiHS Events
Site visit: The hidden cost of overprotection
uvex is delighted to welcome members of the Women in Health & Safety community to our UK headquarters for a practical and interactive event exploring an important question facing safety professionals today: Can PPE sometimes create barriers to safety rather than remove them?
While PPE plays a vital role in protecting workers, selecting equipment that is uncomfortable, poorly fitting or provides an inappropriate level of protection can create new challenges. From communication difficulties and reduced situational awareness to wearer acceptance and compliance issues, choosing the right PPE is about more than simply selecting the highest level of protection available.
This exclusive site visit will bring together health and safety professionals from a range of industries to explore PPE fit, inclusivity, wearer comfort, compatibility and the impact of overprotection in modern workplaces. Through expert-led discussions, practical demonstrations and networking opportunities, attendees will gain valuable insight into how PPE programmes can better support today's diverse workforce.
What to expect
During the event, attendees will:
- Explore the real-world impact of poorly fitting and overprotective PPE.
- Discuss the importance of wearer acceptance, comfort and compliance.
- Learn about the latest developments in hearing protection and hearing fit testing.
- Discover innovations in safety eyewear, prescription PPE and personalisation.
- See practical demonstrations of PPE compatibility testing and customised protection solutions.
- Share experiences and best practice with fellow health and safety professionals.
- Take part in a forward-looking discussion on what PPE could look like by 2030.
Event agenda
09:30am – Arrival, refreshments and networking
10:00am – Event begins
12:45pm – Lunch and networking
01:30pm – PPE technology showcase and demonstrations
02:40pm – Closing discussion
03:00pm – Event close
Why attend?
As workplaces become increasingly diverse, organisations must look beyond compliance and consider how PPE impacts the people wearing it every day. This event provides an opportunity to explore the balance between protection, comfort and performance while gaining practical insights that can be applied within your own organisation.
You'll also have the chance to network with members of the growing Women in Health & Safety community and connect with industry experts who are helping shape the future of workplace safety.
Reserve your place
Places are limited. To secure your attendance, register via the official Eventbrite page.