Frost & Sullivan: Asian products accelerate need for differentiated PPE
Academic labs see a higher number of occupational injuries and illnesses than other lab and research facilities. This is primarily due to inexperienced handling of lab equipment by researchers, students and technicians as well as selection of protective gear that is not hazard specific. Not only does improper selection of PPE expose the wearer to risks, it also causes discomfort, thereby lowering compliance. However, this scenario is expected to change as a steady increase in financial liability associated with lab-related accidents has prompted greater emphasis on lab safety and stricter compliance in schools and universities, according to the market research firm Frost & Sullivan.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, “Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Outlook for the North American and Western European Labs and Research Facilities,” finds strong growth opportunities for PPE in labs and research facilities, driven by improving compliance rates, stricter regulations, and a growing number of end users.