Invest in Safety
Every day, 125 million American workers rely on PPE and safety equipment to stay safe. Smart, practical policies and effective regulation ensure they have access to the tools they need—not only protecting lives but strengthening the industries that drive our nation’s economic growth. Investing in worker safety is investing in America’s future.
Safety Doesn’t Happen by Accident
Strong standards and common-sense regulations ensure that markets can deliver quality PPE to the 125 million American workers who require it on the job. ISEA works closely with government agencies, industry leaders, and safety experts to advance policies that:
Protect Workers
Protect workers in high-risk environments
Set Standards
Ensure PPE meets rigorous performance standards
Drive Growth
Ensure American workplaces are productive & global leaders
Support Innovation
Support innovation and preparedness
Safe Workers Make A Strong Economy
When workers are protected, businesses thrive. Fewer injuries mean lower costs, less downtime, a more productive workforce, and growing businesses.Â
Stocks of companies with top-tier safety programs beat their peers by 300%+
Injuries Have a Terrible Cost
NIOSH & OSHA Must Be Fully Funded
OSHA and NIOSH don’t just enforce rules—they save lives, support innovation, and reduce costs for employers. That’s why funding them is not just a safety issue—it’s an economic one.
OSHA Advances Safety & Productivity
Since 1971, OSHA has saved over 600,000 lives by enforcing workplace safety standards. OSHA inspections reduce injury rates by 9.4% and save businesses over $20 billion each year. Despite this proven track record of results for American workers and businesses, OSHA remains critically underfunded. With 1,875 inspectors for 11.5 million workplaces, it would take 186 years to inspect each workplace just once.
NIOSH Advances Safety Innovation
NIOSH fuels innovation in workplace safety. From respiratory protection standards to silica exposure controls, its research protects millions of workers and generates billions of economic benefit. In addition, NIOSH safeguards workers from counterfeit and substandard respiratory devices, protecting millions of American workers each year.
New Tariffs Jeopardize Worker Safety
The recently announced tariffs on PPE and safety equipment threaten the availability and affordability of the gear workers need. Most PPE used in the U.S. or its components are imported. Without an exemption, these tariffs will:
- Increase prices for American businesses
- Put worker safety at risk
- Undermine domestic PPE manufacturers who rely on global components
Invest in Safety
Whether through funding, standards, or trade, practical safety policies keep workers protected and America competitive. Now is the time to invest in policies that strengthen our workforce—not weaken it.
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