Hot, bulky, too tight or too loose - what starts out as required personal protective equipment (PPE) can become oppressive after four, eight or even 12 hours at work. The temptation for an overheated worker to pull off a glove or hood, roll up sleeves or unzip a coverall for a moment of relief can be irresistible.
Historically, workers wear thermal protective clothing because of mandated safety regulations and requirements. That doesn’t guarantee that employees keep PPE on at all times or even have the right protective clothing suited for a specific task, especially when it comes to occupations that are at greater risk of fire or burns.