Safety is best understood through the people who live it every day.


The #SafetyFIRST campaign was created to celebrate frontline workers and provide a platform for them to share their real-world experiences. Across Asia Pacific, professionals from a wide range of industries told us how they navigate workplace hazards, overcome challenges, and prioritize safety in their daily work.

From chemical handling and pharmaceutical manufacturing to mining operations and emergency response, these stories demonstrate why a strong safety culture begins with the people on the frontline and the decisions they make every day.

We invite you to explore these authentic experiences and join us in recognizing the individuals who put Safety FIRST. 

 
 
 

🦺 Safety stories from the frontline | Wind Energy | China 

“I’m responsible for laying, sanding, and shaping fan blades—a process that generates a lot of dust and glass fibers. These used to cause skin irritation and throat pain. The protective clothing I wore before couldn’t stop the fibers. After every shift, my skin stung, and I coughed without knowing why.

One day, I tried a DuPont™ Tyvek® coverall. I used to believe thicker meant better protection—but Tyvek® changed that. It’s lightweight and breathable, and most importantly, it truly blocks glass fibers. No more skin itching! I was amazed and shared it with my coworkers. Now, it’s a hit in our shop—everyone’s impressed. Kudos to DuPont!”

👷- Mr. Xiang from Guangdong Mingyang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., China 

🦺 Safety stories from the frontline | Chemical Transportation | China  
 
Working in a hazardous chemicals warehouse, Bo Tu is part of an emergency response team that deals daily with corrosive liquids, flammable substances, and inhalation risks—where every response must be fast, precise, and safe. In one unexpected splash incident, the liquid beaded and rolled off the suit’s surface, leaving inner clothing untouched and allowing the response to continue without compromise. 

 

🦺 Safety stories from the frontline | Pharmaceutical | India 

In pharmaceutical production environments, even routine tasks can carry risk. Manojkumar Selvaraj, a Production Specialist at a large pharma MNC in India, shared his firsthand experience from the production floor—highlighting the everyday challenges workers manage on the job.

🦺 Safety stories from the frontline | Health Care and Medical | Indonesia  

In high-risk healthcare and safety environments, confidence comes from solutions that have been relied on in real situations. That’s why professionals across the health & safety industry continue to trust DuPont™ Tyvek®—where protection, comfort, and reliability matter most. 

🦺 #SafetyFIRST story from the frontline | Transportation | China

"The transportation of dangerous goods involves many different roles that require specific qualifications, such as drivers, escorts, and personnel responsible for loading and unloading. There are risks that these frontline personnel are directly exposed to chemical hazards, making reliable PPE a critical last line of defense during transportation operations. 
 
From our experience, DuPont chemical protective clothing performs very well in both protection and comfort. Products like Tychem® garments use multi‑layer barrier fabrics that can protect against various toxic chemicals and have been tested to meet strict permeation requirements. The seam and sealing designs—such as reinforced seams as well as good compatibility with other safety equipments—also help improve overall protection. In daily use, the comfort is noticeable as well. The overall garment design allows people to move easily, which reduces physical strain when wearing the protective clothing for long periods."  
 
— Haohao, Human Resources, China Ocean Transportation Co., Ltd. 🚢

🦺 #SafetyFIRST story from the frontline |Chemical | Indonesia

"I used protective garments of other brands before, but they did not hold up long, so I switched to DuPont and we are very satisfied with the results. DuPont offers a broad range of chemical protective solutions, which allows us to select and deploy appropriate protection based on specific tasks and checmical risks. ​"  
 
— R.J Raja Jaury​, Senior Risk Analyst

🦺#SafetyFIRST story from the frontline | Mining Industry | Indonesia

In mining operations, airborne dust and incidental chemical splashes are everyday risks—especially during equipment handling and maintenance tasks involving chemical residues. Robby Indrabayu Putra from PT. Ashari Sinergi Singhasari shares how Tyvek® 500 supported safer task execution in these conditions: 
 
“Tyvek® 500 gave me peace of mind during high-risk tasks involving hazardous dust and chemical splashes. During tasks involving equipment contaminated with chemical residues, the garment helped prevent direct skin contact and potential exposure. I would recommend Tyvek® 500 to professionals exposed to hazardous particles, chemical splashes, or dusty environments, where safety and comfort are critical for worker performance.” 
 
— Robby Indrabayu Putra, PT. ASHARI SINERGI SINGHASARI

🦺 #SafetyFIRST story from the frontline | Mining Industry | Indonesia

In mining operations, maintenance work in chemical processing areas can expose workers to hazardous substances such as cyanide, sodium metabisulphite, mercury, and other industrial chemicals. Abdul Rahman Arafat shares how DuPont™ Tychem® garments supported him while carrying out these high-risk tasks: 
 
"I use DuPont™ Tychem® garments to protect my body while carrying out mechanical repair work in chemical plant areas, including around cyanide, sodium metabisulphite, mercury, and other chemicals that can seriously harm my health. Thanks to Tychem® for being part of this journey and experience." 

 

— Abdul Rahman Arafat, Mechanical Fitter, PT Agincourt Resources 

🦺 #SafetyFIRST story from the frontline | Oil & Gas | Indonesia
 
Chemical cleaning of pipelines — from offshore rigs to onshore facilities — brings workers into contact with hydrocarbon residues that can turn solid and heavy when mixed with debris, hazardous enough to cause serious injury. Umbu Trihadmadi shares why DuPont™ Tychem® 6000 F has earned his team's trust since 2017: 
 
"We were dealing with hydrocarbon residues inside a pipeline. That day my coworker was wearing Tychem® 6000 F. The pressure was not much, but it was enough to cause serious injuries. The solid particles hit my coworker, but he did not get any sort of injury — even the DuPont protective coverall stayed intact and did not get even a scratch. From that day onwards, our trust on DuPont got stronger. Tychem® 6000 F gives me durability, comfort, and peace of mind." 

 
— Umbu Trihadmadi, Production Operator, Depriwangga


Thank you to everyone who contributed their #SafetyFIRST story.

The experiences shared on this page are only a small sample of the many remarkable stories submitted by workers and safety professionals across Asia Pacific. Every submission helped reinforce an important truth: safety is driven by people, their experiences, and their commitment to protecting one another.

By sharing these real-world perspectives, we hope to inspire safer workplaces, encourage meaningful conversations, and strengthen the culture of prevention throughout our industries.

Every story matters. Every worker matters. And every safe day is worth celebrating.

Keep sharing. Keep learning. Keep putting #SafetyFIRST.