The Future of PPE Innovation: Designing Safety Solutions for Today’s Workforce
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:00pm ET - 1:00pm CT - 11:00am PT
As job sites become more complex, safety leaders are looking for PPE solutions that not only improve protection but also support productivity, usability and long-term adoption in the field.
In this webinar, experts Kerry Schimelfenig and Paul Sung will explore how emerging technologies, worker feedback and field-driven innovation influence workplace safety solutions. They’ll highlight the growing role of connected safety technology, practical approaches to heat stress prevention and how manufacturers and safety professionals are collaborating to improve PPE performance across diverse work environments.
Attendees will gain insight into the challenges safety professionals face today and learn how organizations are evaluating new approaches to improving comfort, fit, usability and worker acceptance without compromising protection.
Key discussion areas will include:
- Emerging trends in connected and smart safety technologies
- Heat stress prevention and monitoring strategies
- How standards committees and field testing influence product development
- PPE fit and workforce inclusivity considerations
- Practical considerations when evaluating new technologies
- The role of worker feedback in PPE design and adoption
If you’re seeking practical insight into the future direction of PPE innovation and safety strategy, don’t miss this event.
Register for this free webinar!
DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
TIME: 2:00PM ET - 1:00PM CT - 11:00AM PT
About the Speaker:
Kerry Schimelfenig - Business Development Manager, Construction PIP Global Safety
Kerry has over 20 years of expertise in the safety industry. He holds 20 industry-specific OSHA certifications, including Outreach Trainer credentials for both General Industry and Construction. He serves on the Executive Board of the ASSP – NEPA Chapter and is an Adjunct Instructor for the Mid Atlantic OSHA OTI at NCC and LCC colleges. He also participates in multiple ANSI/ASSP A10 committees.
Paul Sung, Vertical Marketing Manager - Construction & Welding, PIP Global Safety
Paul has over 25 years of experience in the safety industry. Throughout his career, he has held roles spanning account management, product design and development, manufacturing operations coordination, and marketing, giving him a well-rounded perspective on workplace safety solutions. Paul is passionate about learning from customers and understanding market needs, helping drive innovative products and programs that support worker safety across industries.
