Eighty-two percent of safety professionals report that they saw co-workers who did not to wear the required personal protective equipment during the past year, according to a new Kimberly-Clark Professional survey.
Additionally, respondents say compliance is one of the main workplace safety issues in their facilities.
"High levels of noncompliance have been an issue since we began conducting these surveys in 2007," says David Matela, director, safety product management, Kimberly-Clark Professional. "Even though it is mandated by OSHA, the vast majority of workers who have experienced on-the-job injuries were not wearing (personal protective equipment). Increased compliance is crucial to creating exceptional workplaces that are healthy, safe and productive."
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