As we see an increasingly diverse workforce, with representation across gender, age, ethnicities, and religions, there is a growing need for respiratory protective equipment (RPE) that is inclusive for all. This is particularly important for items that need a tight seal to the face, such as Filtering Face Piece (FFP) disposable masks, which provide critical respiratory protection from solid or liquid particles including dusts, mists and fumes. Such protection is vital across a wide range of indu

In conclusion, designing and manufacturing PPE to meet the needs of today’s diverse workforce is essential for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of workers in the UK. Key to this is manufacturers’ recognition of the diverse needs of different individuals and leveraging new technologies and materials, so that designers can create equipment that is functional, comfortable and suitable for the needs of as many individuals as possible. This inclusivity will keep people safe in the workplace; both from the hazards present today and from those which may be experienced in the future.