Brittney Vetter Shares Chemical Safety Insights in OH&S Magazine

June 20, 2026

T&M’s Brittney Vetter, GSP, explores the limitations of relying heavily on personal protective equipment (PPE) when managing hazardous chemicals in her latest article featured in Occupational Health and Safety Magazine, “When PPE Isn’t Enough: Rethinking Chemical Safety Through the Hierarchy of Controls.” Drawing from her hands-on experience conducting safety and industrial hygiene assessments, Brittney highlights how PPE can introduce additional risks, including heat stress, reduced visibility, and limited dexterity, while also creating challenges with worker acceptance and compliance. She emphasizes the importance of the hierarchy of controls, engineering solutions, and employee engagement to create safer, more effective chemical-handling practices.