Innovative Applied Research to Support Safety and PPE design
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The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) is an independent research institute working to ensure that Canadian workplaces are safe, productive, and sustainable and that employee well-being is protected.
The institute has fostered partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including industry, unions, and government, and has closely collaborated with over 100 partners on various applied research projects.
Levitt-Safety is partnering with CISWP to support ground breaking research in safety and performance in the skilled trades.
Solving skilled trades workforce challenges
Workplace injuries are significant in the skilled trades, often leading to early exits from the labour market and resulting in skilled trades labour shortages. New knowledge and evidence-informed resources are urgently needed for skilled trades businesses to reduce the risk of workplace injuries.
Understanding how PPE should fit with anthropometric data
Anthropometric data are physical measures of a person's size, form, and functional capacities, and this data is used to design tools and PPE products. Current anthropometric data based on non-Canadian populations is often outdated and may not consider multiple parameters, such as age, sex, or occupational composition.
To provide future direction and ensure better-fitting PPE products, we are currently developing sector-specific anthropometric databases using state-of-the-art technology.
If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact [email protected].