Promoting PPE: Protecting Our Teams from the Ground Up

At BrightView, safety starts with the basics, and there’s nothing more essential than Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). As part of our National Safety Month series, we’re highlighting how PPE helps protect our teams from injury and how we can all help promote its proper use.

Whether trimming hedges, applying chemicals, or operating heavy machinery, the right gear makes a difference. Safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, and high-visibility vests are just some of the PPE essentials that protect against real jobsite hazards.

“PPE is one of the simplest and most effective ways we protect ourselves in the field,” said Matt Tackett, Manager, Environmental Health and Safety. “But the key isn’t just having it—it’s wearing it correctly, consistently, and confidently. Promoting PPE is about creating a culture where safety is second nature.”

Here are a few effective ways to promote PPE on your teams:

• Lead by example. When leaders wear PPE, teams follow.
• Use pre-shift huddles to remind crews about PPE requirements for the day’s tasks.
• Keep PPE stocked and accessible so there’s no barrier to wearing it.
• Recognize good behavior. Shoutouts for safe practices go a long way.
• Correct unsafe habits kindly and quickly. It’s about care, not criticism.

At BrightView, we believe safety is everyone’s responsibility. Promoting PPE is a daily opportunity to show we care—for ourselves and for our teammates. By working together and speaking up, we make sure everyone goes home safe.

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