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Worker safety is nonnegotiable. And although knowledge and training are essential to worker safety in manufacturing and industrial settings, so too is maintaining a reliable supply of safety gear and personal protective equipment, so that employees have what they need, when they need it, to stay safe on the job.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women made up 56.8% of the U.S. workforce in 2022. That same year, however, women accounted for only 24.8% of safety executives and managers, National Safety Council research shows. This gap represents an important challenge – and opportunity – for the safety industry.

You likely don’t think of “safety” when you think of Amazon Business. Although most people know that the smart business buying solution provides a vast selection of sharply priced work and office supplies, many are surprised to learn that it also carries personal protective equipment and safety supplies from trusted brands such as 3M, Honeywell and MSA, as well as a large selection of Zappos at Work safety footwear.

Itasca, IL — In an effort to help employers and workers mitigate the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and develop techniques to prevent these injuries, the National Safety Council is teaming up with Amazon to establish new research, technology and processes as part of a five-year partnership to combat a leading cause of workplace injuries.