Is Your PPE Actually Protecting Everyone?
BS 30417 is the new, FREE British Standard that gives you a clear, step-by-step framework for providing PPE that fits each worker, regardless of gender, body shape, age, disability, or cultural background.
The problem
PPE has been designed around the "average male worker" for decades. But your workforce isn't average, and it isn't uniform. Ill-fitting PPE doesn't just cause discomfort, it compromises protection, increases injury risk, and exposes your organisation to compliance and legal gaps.
For women, and those with physical or religious requirements, "one size fits all" has never been good enough. Plus, inclusive PPE doesn't just benefit these people.
When the workwear provided suits a wider range of bodies, men who fall outside the stereotype benefit too. Better fit, better comfort, better protection. That's a win for everyone.
The standard
Published by BSI, the UK's national standards body, BS 30417 is the first British Standard dedicated to inclusive PPE provision. As a free guidance standard, it doesn't add to your compliance burden. It gives you the tools to finally get this right.
Inside the standard, you'll find guidance on:
- Selecting PPE that accounts for physical, physiological, cultural, and religious needs
- Evaluating suppliers and building inclusive procurement specifications
- Ensuring fit, comfort, and ergonomic suitability across your workforce
- Maintaining and replacing PPE in a way that keeps inclusivity built in
- Establishing clear accountability for inclusive PPE provision in your organisation
Who is it for?
This standard is essential reading if you are responsible for:
- PPE procurement, specification, or policy
- Health and safety
- Risk assessments that account for individual worker needs
- Responding to audit findings or compliance around PPE suitability
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