Any conscientious employer who cares for its employees wants the best for them. And, certainly, when it comes to safety and personal protection, particularly when working with chemicals or hazardous materials, most employers want their workers to be well protected. In fact, by adequately protecting their employees, they're in essence protecting themselves.
However, is there a point that an employer can go overboard in providing personal protection for its employees? Is there such a thing as too much protection? Are employers using more protection than needed for the sake of convenience or because there's a lack of understanding? And could this, in turn, even be a detriment to the worker?