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:
· Body Protection and Protective Clothing
· Hand and Foot Protection
· Head and Face Protection
· Respiratory Protection
The report provides data on shipments, imports and exports for the personal protective equipment market and the four categories within the market. In most cases, historical data are provided for a 10-year period back to 2002. The report also identifies key economic and market trends affecting the industry and profiles key manufacturers, highlighting their strengths, performance, product portfolios and significant recent events. Also included are marketing, distribution and retail overview, outlining aspects of getting the products to market, and an end-user segment analysis.
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)
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