RESOURCES

Welcome to the AWSAM Resource Page, your comprehensive hub for research and information dedicated to advancing safety and innovation in women’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The Alliance of Women’s Safety Apparel Manufacturers (AWSAM) is committed to promoting best practices, fostering collaboration, and empowering manufacturers to create high-quality, safety-focused apparel for women. Here, you will find a wealth of resources, including industry reports, safety standards, case studies, white papers, and expert insights that highlight the latest research in women’s safety. Whether you are a manufacturer, researcher, company, or safety advocate, we invite you to explore these valuable tools.

Health and Safety of Women in Construction (HASWIC) workgroup, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z7BVjFftPWi7NxOxG-hCfluXJ8Qy2UCc/view

Equity In Safety: A Global Report on Women's Access to Proper Personal Protection Equipment

https://thesafetyrack.org/resources

Women in Construction Week 2025: Key Statistics, Expert Insights, and Success Stories

https://assets.fixr.com/fixr-2025women_construction_report-1740755739.pdf

A Future Worth Building: What Tradeswomen Say about the Change They Need in the Construction Industry

https://iwpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/A-Future-Worth-Building_What-Tradeswomen-Say_FINAL.pdf

Proceedings of the 2022 Equitable PPE Protections Workshop: A National Strategy for Equitable PPE Protections for All U.S. Workers

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3dBCXisYU9ai-0BT5GPZEYGb0y2_sR_/view

PPE for Women in Construction Initiative "One size smaller" doesn't cut it.

https://www.agc.org/industry-priorities/safety-health/agc-autodesk-ppe-women-initiative

New Issue of American Journal of Industrial Medicine Focuses on Construction Safety

https://www.cpwr.com/wp-content/uploads/KF2024-Assessing_Bullying_and_Harassment_in_Construction.pdf

Employers weigh in on why workers won’t wear PPE

https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26637-employers-weigh-in-on-why-workers-wont-wear-ppe

New Report Highlights Inequities in Women’s PPE

https://ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com/2025/03/new-report-highlights-inequities-in-womens-ppe/

Celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: Advice and Habits to be Successful

https://covergalls.com/blogs/news/celebrating-women-s-entrepreneurship-day-chats

Canadian Women’s Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace

https://www.csagroup.org/article/research/canadian-womens-experiences-with-personal-protective-equipment-in-the-workplace/?srsltid=AfmBOop1_bJaosysoTvXCrvikBaPyi9mfgI4rtwZpqcqWk5hCCHR0jno