Gaye Francis reflects on her 12 years running Apto PPE and advocating for women to be provided fit-for-purpose safety workwear onsite as more than a safety issue, but a WHS/OHS legislation one for organisations.

This year’s International Women’s Day has the theme “Embrace Equity”. In this article, Apto PPE Founder Gaye Francis reflects on discussions with her young daughters on the reality of equity and stereotypes.

What does fit-for-purpose women’s PPE have to do with attracting women into Engineering and other male dominated industries? Apto PPE Managing Director and career Engineer, Gaye Francis, discusses issues around the lack of gender diversity in Engineering.