Fashion in Safety: Yes, it matters

Safety and fashion are not terms that are typically linked with each other. However, fashion plays an important role in how we feel and act which can guide our safety choices when working in the field. Long ago, safety wear only served one purpose; to keep us safe. It didn’t matter how clunky, or ugly it was, as long as it protected your person. Now, as fashion and style have become increasingly important, workers have an expectation that they can look and feel good while staying safe.

Since workers can now don personal protective equipment (PPE) that is, dare I say, stylish, it helps them create a connection to the clothing they wear. Not only does this encourage workers to actually wear their PPE, but it helps to bring some enthusiasm into their work. A parallel example, think about how few teenagers wear bike helmets because they look dorky and mess up their hair.

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