We may be cutting back, but we are not cutting back on safety.” The economic slowdown in many sectors, including oil and gas, has shrunken current workforces and budgets, with companies of all sizes enforcing mandatory austerity measures. To keep recordables low, safety professionals seek better protection for their staff through improvements to processes, safety culture, and PPE.

After identifying the most efficient, long-lasting protection their staff needs, pros often face an uphill battle to get the procurement approved. PPE recycling might help safety pros juggle the cost of performance PPE, increased corporate environmental responsibility, and shrinking budgets.