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« on: May 02, 2024, 06:27:47 AM »
I think it always begins from just the fact that most of them are a little cumbersome. That starts with not using ear protection around sound that doesn't immediately feel uncomfortable until one's hearing diminishes, which in turn increases the tolerance for loud sounds, rinse and repeat until you're half deaf.
I've worked at a lab and I can tell you that constantly wearing PPE like gloves and goggles can just be annoying, even though forgetting either just once could lead to permanent damage.
So yeah, PPE is annoying, which leads to not using it, which leads to complacency, which can even lead to a toxic work culture.