Personal Protective Equipment in the U.S.
SBI estimates the U.S. market for personal protective equipment (PPE) will top $13 billion in 2012. As the economy begins to heat up, U.S. PPE sales should exceed $14.1 billion in 2013, which represents an 8.2 percent increase over the 2012 figure. The strengthening global economy should increase the growth rate in 2015 with PPE sales in the U.S. anticipated to hit $16.7 billion.
The Personal Protective Equipment sector is comprised of a group of products that are designed to protect users from occupational hazards, injuries and illnesses. Categories covered include:
Report data were gathered from:
The Personal Protective Equipment sector is comprised of a group of products that are designed to protect users from occupational hazards, injuries and illnesses. Categories covered include:
- Body Protection and Protective Clothing
- Hand and Foot Protection
- Head and Face Protection
- Respiratory Protection
Report data were gathered from:
- Shipment statistics for personal protective equipment —reports published by the U.S. Census Bureau, including the Annual Survey of Manufacturers (ASM) and the U.S. Economic Census
- Import and export data —the Commerce Department’s USA Trade Online website
- Revenues for manufacturers —company reports and SEC filings
- End-User data —sources include The Bureau of Labor Statistics, The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Association.
CHAPTER 1
Executive Summary
Scope
The Regulatory Environment
OSHA
OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
Figure 1-1: Top 15 Industries in the VPP (Federal) as of January 31, 2012
OSHA Inspections
MSHA
NFPA
ANSI
PPE Standards
Employer Duty to Pay
Methodology
Figure 1-2: U.S. Market for Personal Protective Equipment, 2002 through 2011 (in US $ million)
Historical sales by product category
Table 1-1: Historical PPE Sales for the period from 2007 through 2011 (US $ millions)
Table 1-2: Year-to-year sales growth by category 2007 through 2011 (%)
Projected sales growth
Figure 1-3: Projected U.S. PPE sales growth from 2012 through 2017 (US $ million)
Table 1-3: Projected year-to-year sales growth for the period 2012 through 2017 (%)
Table 1-4: Projected changes in market share by category for the period 2012 through 2017 (%)
Table 1-5: Projected U.S. shipments of body protection/clothing for the period 2012 through 2017 (US $ million)
Economic Factors
Table 1-6: Change in GDP, 2001 - 2011
Global Economic Factors
Table 1-7: Historical and forecast global real gross domestic product (percentage change over previous period)
Rising Manufacturing Costs
Commodity Price Increases
Figure 1-4: 13-month percentage changes in coarse wool prices
Figure 1-5: 13-month percentage changes in fine wool prices
Figure 1-6: 3-month percentage changes in cotton prices
Figure 1-7: 13-month percentage changes in leather hide prices
Figure 1-8: 13-Month Percentage Changes in Plastic Prices
Figure 1-9: 13-Month Percentage Changes in Rubber Prices
Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Trends
Table 1-8: Summary of Private Industry Incident Rates (Source: BLS)
Occupational Injuries & Illnesses
Table 1-9: Number of recordable cases, 2008 – 2010.
Table 1-10: Leading event or exposure for selected occupations, all ownerships, 2010
Preparing for an Aging Workforce
Obesity and PPE
Rising Insurance Costs
Figure 1-10: Average Annual Increase in Family Health Insurance Premiums Compared to Other Indicators, 2000 – 2011.
Style, Customization & Comfort Factors
PPE Misuse Linked to Lack of Comfort
Manufacturer Distribution Points: Mostly Intermediary
Sales Force Structure
Marketing & Promotion
Internet Will Play Increasingly Greater Role in promoting PPE
Social Media
Mobile Applications
Workplace Safety Blogs
Governmental Agencies Promoting PPE
Trade Shows
Table 1-11: Upcoming Safety Conferences and Expos, 2012-2013
PPE in the Workplace
Understanding Demand for PPE in the Workplace
Table 1-12: Top 10 Most Common Injuries at Work
Overview of the Four Key Sectors That Utilize PPE
Natural Resources & Mining Sector
Growth Potential
Figure 1-11: Number of persons employed in coal mining 1985 through 2010
Construction
Employment Trends in the Construction Sector
Table 1-13: Construction Employment 2002 through 2011 (thousands)
Manufacturing
Manufacturing sector trends
Table 1-14: Number of Private Manufacturing Establishments 2001 through 2011
Summary
CHAPTER 2 MARKET DEFINITION
Scope
Product Definitions
Body Protection Products
Table 2-1: Body Protection Product Types
Table 2-2: Effectiveness of Protective Materials Against Chemical Degradation
Hand Protection Products
Figure 2-1: Cut and Abrasion Resistant Gloves
Table 2-3: Glove Materials Used for Chemical Protection
Foot Protection Products
Figure 2-2: PPE: Steel-toed Shoes
Head Protection Products
Figure 2-3: Head Protection
Eye and Face Protection Products
Figure 2-4: PPE: Eye Goggles
Ear Protection Products
Figure 2-5: Ear Protection: Earmuffs
Respiratory Protection Products
Figure 2-6: PPE: Respirator
The Regulatory Environment
OSHA
OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
Figure 2-7: Growth of Federal and State VPP Sites, 1999-2012
Figure 2-8: Top 15 Industries in the VPP (Federal) as of January 31, 2012
OSHA Inspections
MSHA
NFPA
ANSI
PPE Standards
Hand Protection
Foot Protection
Head Protection
Eye and Face Protection
Ear Protection
Table 2-4: Permissible Noise Levels and Exposure Limits
Body Protection
Respiratory Protection
Employer Duty to Pay
Employer duty to provide PPE and training
Summary
CHAPTER 3 CATEGORY PERFORMANCE
Market Size and Growth
Methodology
U.S. PPE market exceeded $12 billion in 2011
Table 3-1: U.S. PPE Market Size, 2008 - 2009 (US $ million)
Figure 3-1: U.S. Market for Personal Protective Equipment, 2002 through 2011 (in million $)
Table 3-2: U.S. Market for Personal Protective Equipment, year-to-year change 2002 through 2011
Table 3-3: Historical PPE Sales for the period from 2007 through 2011 (US $ millions)
Table 3-4: Year-to-year sales growth by category 2007 through 2011 (%)
Table 3-5: Market share for each PPE category from 2007 through 2011
Table 3-6: U.S. Shipments body protection/clothing for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-7: Percent change in U.S. shipments of body protection/clothing year-to-year for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-8: U.S. Shipments hand & foot protection for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-9: Percent change in U.S. shipments of hand & foot protection year-to-year for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-10: U.S. Shipments head & face protection for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-11: Percent change in U.S. shipments of head & face protection year-to-year for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-12: U.S Shipments respiratory protection for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-13: Percent change in U.S. shipments of respiratory protection year-to-year for the period 2007 through 2011
Figure 3-2: Projected U.S. PPE sales growth from 2012 through 2022 (US $ million)
Table 3-14: Projected year-to-year sales growth for the period 2012 through 2022 (%)
Table 3-15: Projected sales growth in dollar volume by category for the period 2012 through 2022 (US $ million)
Table 3-16: Projected year-to-year sales growth by category for the period 2012 through 2022 (%)
Table 3-17: Projected changes in market share by category for the period 2012 through 2022 (%)
Table 3-18: Projected U.S. shipments of body protection/clothing for the period 2012 through 2022 (US $ million)
Table 3-19: Projected U.S. shipments of hand & foot protection for the period 2012 through 2022
Table 3-20: Project U.S. shipments of head & face protection for the period 2012 through 2022 (US $ million)
Table 3-21: Projected U.S shipments of respiratory protection for the period 2012 through 2022 (US $ million)
CHAPTER 4 TRENDS
Economic Factors
Table 4-1: Change in GDP, 2001 - 2011
Global Economic Factors
Table 4-2: Historical and forecast global real gross domestic product (percentage change over previous period)
Rising Manufacturing Costs
Commodity Price Increases
Figure 4-1: 13-month percentage changes in coarse wool prices
Figure 4-2: 13-month percentage changes in fine wool prices
Figure 4-3: 13-month percentage changes in cotton prices
Figure 4-4: 13-month percentage changes in leather hide prices
Figure 4-5: 13-Month Percentage Changes in Plastic Prices
Figure 4-6: 13-Month Percentage Changes in Rubber Prices
Producer Price Index
Table 4-3: 2002 through 2011 Historical Produce Price Index – Commodities (1-month percent change)
Labor Costs
Employment Trends in Key PPE Markets
Table 4-4: Total Employment by Selected Occupation Sectors 2010 and Projected Employment in 2020 (in thousands)
Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Trends
Table 4-5: Summary of Private Industry Incident Rates (Source: BLS)
Occupational Injuries & Illnesses
Table 4-6: Number of recordable cases, 2008 – 2010
Table 4-7: Leading event or exposure for selected occupations, all ownerships, 2010
Table 4-8: Selected part of body median days away from work
Table 4-9: 2010 Percent of total MSDs
OSHA Accuracy in Question
Reduced Injury Rates Can Lead to Greater Opportunities
An aging workforce
Preparing for an Aging Workforce
Accommodations for Aging Workforce
Health & Obesity Concerns
The Cost of Being Overweight
Obesity and PPE
Rising Insurance Costs
Figure 4-7: Average Annual Increase in Family Health Insurance Premiums Compared to Other Indicators, 2000 – 2011.
Figure 4-8: Cumulative Increases in Health Insurance Premiums, Workers’ Contributions to Premiums, Inflation, and Workers’ Earnings, 1999–2011.
Table 4-10: Employee Compensation Costs Breakdown, Key Industry Sectors (2011)
Threat of Terrorism
Protecting Against CBRN
Style, Customization & Comfort Factors
PPE Misuse Linked to Lack of Comfort
Comfort Matters, but Quality Is Essential
Additional Strategies for Increasing PPE Usage
Ergonomics
Nanotechnology
Executive Summary
Scope
The Regulatory Environment
OSHA
OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
Figure 1-1: Top 15 Industries in the VPP (Federal) as of January 31, 2012
OSHA Inspections
MSHA
NFPA
ANSI
PPE Standards
Employer Duty to Pay
Methodology
Figure 1-2: U.S. Market for Personal Protective Equipment, 2002 through 2011 (in US $ million)
Historical sales by product category
Table 1-1: Historical PPE Sales for the period from 2007 through 2011 (US $ millions)
Table 1-2: Year-to-year sales growth by category 2007 through 2011 (%)
Projected sales growth
Figure 1-3: Projected U.S. PPE sales growth from 2012 through 2017 (US $ million)
Table 1-3: Projected year-to-year sales growth for the period 2012 through 2017 (%)
Table 1-4: Projected changes in market share by category for the period 2012 through 2017 (%)
Table 1-5: Projected U.S. shipments of body protection/clothing for the period 2012 through 2017 (US $ million)
Economic Factors
Table 1-6: Change in GDP, 2001 - 2011
Global Economic Factors
Table 1-7: Historical and forecast global real gross domestic product (percentage change over previous period)
Rising Manufacturing Costs
Commodity Price Increases
Figure 1-4: 13-month percentage changes in coarse wool prices
Figure 1-5: 13-month percentage changes in fine wool prices
Figure 1-6: 3-month percentage changes in cotton prices
Figure 1-7: 13-month percentage changes in leather hide prices
Figure 1-8: 13-Month Percentage Changes in Plastic Prices
Figure 1-9: 13-Month Percentage Changes in Rubber Prices
Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Trends
Table 1-8: Summary of Private Industry Incident Rates (Source: BLS)
Occupational Injuries & Illnesses
Table 1-9: Number of recordable cases, 2008 – 2010.
Table 1-10: Leading event or exposure for selected occupations, all ownerships, 2010
Preparing for an Aging Workforce
Obesity and PPE
Rising Insurance Costs
Figure 1-10: Average Annual Increase in Family Health Insurance Premiums Compared to Other Indicators, 2000 – 2011.
Style, Customization & Comfort Factors
PPE Misuse Linked to Lack of Comfort
Manufacturer Distribution Points: Mostly Intermediary
Sales Force Structure
Marketing & Promotion
Internet Will Play Increasingly Greater Role in promoting PPE
Social Media
Mobile Applications
Workplace Safety Blogs
Governmental Agencies Promoting PPE
Trade Shows
Table 1-11: Upcoming Safety Conferences and Expos, 2012-2013
PPE in the Workplace
Understanding Demand for PPE in the Workplace
Table 1-12: Top 10 Most Common Injuries at Work
Overview of the Four Key Sectors That Utilize PPE
Natural Resources & Mining Sector
Growth Potential
Figure 1-11: Number of persons employed in coal mining 1985 through 2010
Construction
Employment Trends in the Construction Sector
Table 1-13: Construction Employment 2002 through 2011 (thousands)
Manufacturing
Manufacturing sector trends
Table 1-14: Number of Private Manufacturing Establishments 2001 through 2011
Summary
CHAPTER 2 MARKET DEFINITION
Scope
Product Definitions
Body Protection Products
Table 2-1: Body Protection Product Types
Table 2-2: Effectiveness of Protective Materials Against Chemical Degradation
Hand Protection Products
Figure 2-1: Cut and Abrasion Resistant Gloves
Table 2-3: Glove Materials Used for Chemical Protection
Foot Protection Products
Figure 2-2: PPE: Steel-toed Shoes
Head Protection Products
Figure 2-3: Head Protection
Eye and Face Protection Products
Figure 2-4: PPE: Eye Goggles
Ear Protection Products
Figure 2-5: Ear Protection: Earmuffs
Respiratory Protection Products
Figure 2-6: PPE: Respirator
The Regulatory Environment
OSHA
OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
Figure 2-7: Growth of Federal and State VPP Sites, 1999-2012
Figure 2-8: Top 15 Industries in the VPP (Federal) as of January 31, 2012
OSHA Inspections
MSHA
NFPA
ANSI
PPE Standards
Hand Protection
Foot Protection
Head Protection
Eye and Face Protection
Ear Protection
Table 2-4: Permissible Noise Levels and Exposure Limits
Body Protection
Respiratory Protection
Employer Duty to Pay
Employer duty to provide PPE and training
Summary
CHAPTER 3 CATEGORY PERFORMANCE
Market Size and Growth
Methodology
U.S. PPE market exceeded $12 billion in 2011
Table 3-1: U.S. PPE Market Size, 2008 - 2009 (US $ million)
Figure 3-1: U.S. Market for Personal Protective Equipment, 2002 through 2011 (in million $)
Table 3-2: U.S. Market for Personal Protective Equipment, year-to-year change 2002 through 2011
Table 3-3: Historical PPE Sales for the period from 2007 through 2011 (US $ millions)
Table 3-4: Year-to-year sales growth by category 2007 through 2011 (%)
Table 3-5: Market share for each PPE category from 2007 through 2011
Table 3-6: U.S. Shipments body protection/clothing for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-7: Percent change in U.S. shipments of body protection/clothing year-to-year for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-8: U.S. Shipments hand & foot protection for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-9: Percent change in U.S. shipments of hand & foot protection year-to-year for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-10: U.S. Shipments head & face protection for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-11: Percent change in U.S. shipments of head & face protection year-to-year for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-12: U.S Shipments respiratory protection for the period 2007 through 2011 (US $ million)
Table 3-13: Percent change in U.S. shipments of respiratory protection year-to-year for the period 2007 through 2011
Figure 3-2: Projected U.S. PPE sales growth from 2012 through 2022 (US $ million)
Table 3-14: Projected year-to-year sales growth for the period 2012 through 2022 (%)
Table 3-15: Projected sales growth in dollar volume by category for the period 2012 through 2022 (US $ million)
Table 3-16: Projected year-to-year sales growth by category for the period 2012 through 2022 (%)
Table 3-17: Projected changes in market share by category for the period 2012 through 2022 (%)
Table 3-18: Projected U.S. shipments of body protection/clothing for the period 2012 through 2022 (US $ million)
Table 3-19: Projected U.S. shipments of hand & foot protection for the period 2012 through 2022
Table 3-20: Project U.S. shipments of head & face protection for the period 2012 through 2022 (US $ million)
Table 3-21: Projected U.S shipments of respiratory protection for the period 2012 through 2022 (US $ million)
CHAPTER 4 TRENDS
Economic Factors
Table 4-1: Change in GDP, 2001 - 2011
Global Economic Factors
Table 4-2: Historical and forecast global real gross domestic product (percentage change over previous period)
Rising Manufacturing Costs
Commodity Price Increases
Figure 4-1: 13-month percentage changes in coarse wool prices
Figure 4-2: 13-month percentage changes in fine wool prices
Figure 4-3: 13-month percentage changes in cotton prices
Figure 4-4: 13-month percentage changes in leather hide prices
Figure 4-5: 13-Month Percentage Changes in Plastic Prices
Figure 4-6: 13-Month Percentage Changes in Rubber Prices
Producer Price Index
Table 4-3: 2002 through 2011 Historical Produce Price Index – Commodities (1-month percent change)
Labor Costs
Employment Trends in Key PPE Markets
Table 4-4: Total Employment by Selected Occupation Sectors 2010 and Projected Employment in 2020 (in thousands)
Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Trends
Table 4-5: Summary of Private Industry Incident Rates (Source: BLS)
Occupational Injuries & Illnesses
Table 4-6: Number of recordable cases, 2008 – 2010
Table 4-7: Leading event or exposure for selected occupations, all ownerships, 2010
Table 4-8: Selected part of body median days away from work
Table 4-9: 2010 Percent of total MSDs
OSHA Accuracy in Question
Reduced Injury Rates Can Lead to Greater Opportunities
An aging workforce
Preparing for an Aging Workforce
Accommodations for Aging Workforce
Health & Obesity Concerns
The Cost of Being Overweight
Obesity and PPE
Rising Insurance Costs
Figure 4-7: Average Annual Increase in Family Health Insurance Premiums Compared to Other Indicators, 2000 – 2011.
Figure 4-8: Cumulative Increases in Health Insurance Premiums, Workers’ Contributions to Premiums, Inflation, and Workers’ Earnings, 1999–2011.
Table 4-10: Employee Compensation Costs Breakdown, Key Industry Sectors (2011)
Threat of Terrorism
Protecting Against CBRN
Style, Customization & Comfort Factors
PPE Misuse Linked to Lack of Comfort
Comfort Matters, but Quality Is Essential
Additional Strategies for Increasing PPE Usage
Ergonomics
Nanotechnology
