Women in construction


The shape of PPE for women could be changing to enhance safety and effectiveness

The shape of PPE for women could be changed so it increases safety for the user and is more effective in its role. Read More

Women in construction to be celebrated at national awards

Women working in the construction industry are set to be celebrated at a national awards ceremony this year. Read More

“Don’t let anybody knock you down, don’t let anything set you back”

SHP speaks to Carolyn Smith, Director of Health and Safety at VPS, about gender diversity in health and safety. Read More

“It’s not about setting KPIs for the number of women within an organisation, it must go beyond than that” – Beth Holroyd on the importance of female representation

Women may only make up 14% of the construction industry and only 21% of the IOSH membership. Beth Holroyd is determined to change the numbers. Read More

Women’s wellbeing in male-dominated industries

Commerical Director at the National Federation of Builders, highlights what needs to be done to ensure significant change in workplace culture. Read More

Safety footwear: ‘A more gender sensitive fit would be a huge leap forward’. SHP Meets Debbie Janson, chartered engineer and safety footwear guru

Debbie Janson is undertaking research into the usability of safety footwear with the University of Bath, an important topic given the impact it has on many working lives. Read More

Women in construction and engineering celebrated at lavish awards ceremony

The finalists of the European Women in Construction & Engineering Awards came together last week to celebrate female role models within these sectors. Read More

Photo gallery: WICE Awards Judging Day

Finalists of the European WICE awards took place last week, with the health and safety category including representatives from Crossrail, Mace and Morgan Sindall among others. This photo gallery provides a flavour of the judging day. Read More



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