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ISEA is the trade association for personal protective equipment.  Its member companies are world leaders in the design and manufacture of protective clothing and equipment used in factories, construction sites, hospitals and clinics, farms, schools, laboratories, emergency response and in the home.

Included in the association are products for head, eye and face, respiratory, hearing, hand and fall protection; high visibility apparel and headwear; environmental monitoring instruments; emergency eyewash and shower equipment; first aid kits, protective apparel; ergonomic protective equipment, respiratory protective escape devices and personal hydration systems.

ISEA is an accredited developer of American National Standards, the voice of the industry in Washington, and a source of information about personal protective technologies and equipment, manufacturers and markets.

To speak to an ISEA staff specialist or arrange an interview, call 703-525-1695. 

In this section:

ISEA 2009 Annual Report (PDF)

ISEA 2010 Strategic Plan (PDF)

ISEA 2011 Strategic Plan (PDF)

News Releases (also see ISEA News Items)

• Proper Protection Will Help Ensure Safe Cleanup after Hurrican Damage (8/29/2011)
• ISEA Membership Elects New Chairman and Vice Chairman;
  Names Two Members to Board of Trustees (5/16/2011)
• University of Maryland Junior Awarded Scholarship by
  International Safety Equipment Association (4/9/2011)
•  Revised Standard for Hand Protection Selection Continues to Assist End-users (2/28/2011)
• ISEA Published New Standard for Chemical Protective Clothing (11/1/2010)
• FHWA Accepts Revised ANSI/ISEA 107 Standard for High-Viz Safety Apparel in Workzones (5/20/2010)
• Pennsylvanian Receives Scholarship from International Safety Equipment Association (4/26/2010)
• Emphasis on Hazards, Product Markings Focus of Updated Eye and Face Protection Standard (4/15/2010)
• ISEA Statement Emphasizes Need To Validate Portable Gas Monitor Operability (3/5/2010)
• Updated High-Visibility Apparel Standard Includes Flame Resistance Criteria, Service Life Guidelines (1/21/2010)
• Revised Eyewash and Shower Standard Improves Testing Criteria, User Guidance (9/22/2009)
• ISEA Urges HHS To Obtain Needed PPE for Defense against Pandemic Influenza (7/23/2009)
• Revised Smoke Hood Standard Improves Testing Criteria, Product Technology to Meet User Needs (6/2/2009)
• ISEA Announces Updated Standard for Workplace First Aid Kits and Supplies (5/12/2009)
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Government Relations

Go to the  page for links to ISEA issue analyses, plus testimony and comments on legislative and regulatory issues

Protection Update

• ISEA's quarterly publication for PPE users is part of EHS Today magazine.
• Safety Equipment Works for You is a compilation of real-life stories about how the use of personal protective equipment has saved lives and prevented serious injury.