Comment by andrewstuart
2 years ago
Sure. And asbestos is safe if handled correctly. But it never works out that way. Costs are cut. Companies want to make more profit.
And who pays? The low paid workers.
2 years ago
Sure. And asbestos is safe if handled correctly. But it never works out that way. Costs are cut. Companies want to make more profit.
And who pays? The low paid workers.
I spent 15 years as a "low paid worker" doing manual labour, and in my experience (which of course will vary), the lack of following PPE procedures is usually not due to the lack of PPE or procedures. In a factory setting or larger worksite, with managers and supervisors abound, it's relatively easy to enforce PPE standards. On a remote worksite where there is one or two people installing a countertop, for example, it's extremely hard. A company can provide all the PPE needed but it's up to the worker to actually use it.
I don't want to apologize for companies, as many will supply the bare minimum/cheapest PPE. Have you ever wore a n95 while doing physical labour? It really sucks.
On the other hand, I've worked on job sites where there was an unlimited budget for PPE. Don't like working in an N95? No issues ordering a $1200 battery powered forced air respirator mask. People would still not wear them sometimes.
For these reason I agree with banning things like this. Even with the best PPE in the world people are still not going to use it when it's an inconvenience/uncomfortable.