Above The Waist PPE Market Analysis

Above The Waist PPE Market Analysis

Head protection product segment surpassed USD.1.60 billion in 2021 and is estimated to reach a value of USD 2.5 billion by 2028. Head protection equipment includes bump caps, safety helmets, and hard caps that are made from durable, heat-resistant & chemically inert polystyrene, ABS, polyethylene, and polycarbonate. Government initiatives, such as PPE programs, and promote industrial safety, is expected to positively influence the above the waist PPE market revenue.
 

The increasing innovation for hard caps offers improved worker safety. Their performance applications in sectors such as oil & gas, construction, transportation, and mining, among others should boost product demand. Rapid industrialization along with the increasing safety concerns in industrial environments should drive the above the waist PPE market. The falling of heavy materials at work sites is very common and can further lead to major accidents, thus proper head protection is very necessary while working with massive machines or equipment.
 

Construction industry is anticipated to surpass USD 8.80 billion by 2028. The increasing investments in the projects related to infrastructure and construction should create huge scope for the global market. The high mortality rate owing to accidents from falling off heavy construction materials such as bricks and tools should accelerate the need and demand for protective equipment to safeguard worker’s well-being. With the increasing urbanization and propelling commercial and residential buildings developments, the market size of above the waist PPE is likely to gain healthy pace.
 

The huge penetration of electricity related activities in construction industry can pose threats in forms of shocks, fire and arc flash. For preventing such accidents, the utilization of personal protective equipment such as insulating rubber gloves is likely to increase. Moreover, the movement of machines and heavy materials at the construction site can lead to numerous minor injuries which should further foster the above the waist PPE market.
 

Retail channel segment surpassed USD 5.45 billion in 2021 and expected to grow with a CAGR over 6% through 2028. The retail channel includes selling the product directly to the customers. This channel includes purchasing the products from the distributors, stockists, and suppliers in bulk quantity and further making them available in small quantities to the end customers. Along with offline shops, the growing online business activities is likely to encourage manufacturing companies to tie up with online retail platforms for reinforcing their online presence.
 

The increasing trends towards online purchasing should encourage retailers to offer their products through online mode. Business development activities such as partnerships and collaboration with the distributors and retails should propel the market for above the waist PPE in the foreseeable timeframe.
 

North America above the waist PPE market is poised to surpass USD 18.40 billion by 2028 owing to the growing incidents of worker injuries due to the inhalation of toxic gases & vapours, dust or fumes, and direct contact of hazardous chemicals with skin. The rising number of chemical manufacturing plants in the region should positively influence market penetration. The increasing inclination of government towards drafting policies in regard with employee’s safety at workplace should stimulate the product demand for in the region.
 

The large penalties in case of non-compliance with the decided standards regarding personal protective equipment should make employers to provide good quality protection equipment to the workers for ensuring maximum safety. Also, to cut down on the compensation cost associated with the fatal accidents taking place at workplace, the employers should offer their workers with the personal protective equipment in an attempt to diminish the threat of hazards. Besides, the rising manufacturing industry in Canada should favor the growth of above the waist PPE market.