J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., a leading provider of safety and compliance solutions, and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), the leading trade association for personal protective equipment (PPE) and technologies, have launched their 2025 PPE Pain Points Survey. This collaborative study aims to evaluate the day-to-day experiences of EHS and safety professionals in PPE program development, purchasing, training, and ensuring proper use to keep employees safe.
The survey is open through December 1, 2025, and can be accessed via the study site. This marks the fourth year of the PPE Pain Points benchmarking study by the J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights and the second year of collaboration with ISEA.
Susan Baranczyk, Head of Corporate Communications with J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., emphasized the importance of understanding the daily challenges faced by professionals in various industries. “Our goal, in the J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights, is to listen closely to the experiences that professionals in transportation, manufacturing, construction and a multitude of other industries have every day that challenge their ability to keep their teams safe,” she said. “We share the results as widely as possible to inform and create conversation that will lead to overcoming the challenges. The unique perspective of ISEA’s staff in standards development, and their extensive membership base, helps the J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights reach wider and critical audiences. So we’re excited to once again collaborate with ISEA on the study.”
Cam Mackey, President & CEO of ISEA, echoed the sentiment, highlighting the commitment to addressing real-world challenges. “As the voice of the safety equipment industry, ISEA is committed to understanding and addressing the real-world challenges that EHS and safety professionals face every day,” he said. “By partnering with J. J. Keller on this important survey, we aim to gather valuable insights that will inform our standards development, improve the PPE purchasing process, and help ensure that workers across industries have access to high-quality products that effectively and reliably protect them.”
This survey represents a crucial step in gathering actionable insights that can drive meaningful improvements in PPE programs and standards. By understanding the pain points and challenges faced by safety professionals, the study aims to inform better practices, enhance training programs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
The collaboration between J. J. Keller and ISEA underscores the importance of industry-wide efforts to improve safety standards and practices. The insights gathered from this survey will not only benefit the organizations involved but also contribute to the broader safety community, ultimately leading to safer work environments for employees across various industries.
As the survey progresses, the findings will be shared widely to foster discussions and initiatives aimed at overcoming the identified challenges. This collaborative approach ensures that the insights gained are not only comprehensive but also actionable, driving meaningful change in the safety landscape.
For EHS and safety professionals, participating in this survey is an opportunity to voice their experiences and contribute to the development of better safety practices. The survey’s results will provide a benchmark for the industry, helping organizations to identify areas for improvement and implement effective strategies to enhance workplace safety.
In conclusion, the 2025 PPE Pain Points Survey by J. J. Keller and ISEA is a significant initiative that promises to shed light on the critical challenges faced by safety professionals. By leveraging the insights gained from this survey, the industry can work towards creating safer work environments and ensuring the well-being of employees across various sectors.