This ANSI registered technical report provides guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) fit, selection, and implementation for women. This report provides background on the state of available PPE in women’s sizing, anthropometric data, and the impacts of PPE fit. Through the application of the guidance in this technical report, occupational safety and health hazards, risks, and exposures related to PPE issues can be identified, avoided, reduced, and/or eliminated. This report does not include design specifications, unincorporated voluntary consensus standards (i.e., ANSI/ASSP Z359), or fashion-related topics. This ANSI registered technical report provides guidance on PPE intended for use by women in occupational safety and health settings. This guidance addresses fit issues, selection, assessment, and use of such equipment.

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