Sophie Perkins is a multiple-award winning Principal Chartered Building Surveyor at Atkins Realis with 16 years of working in construction. Sophie has collaborated with leading UK safety footwear brand 'Amblers Safety'​ to produce The Sophie Collection, a range of PPE specifically for women.

Sophie joined us talk about the importance of personal protective equipment to accommodate an increasingly diverse workforce, both in terms of safety and inclusion. Listen to hear more about Sophie’s journey and the future of inclusive PPE.

Resources
Instagram - @sophiethesurveyor
Shop the Sophie Collection - www.amblerssafety.com/collections/sophie-collection
Inclusive PPE Charter - www.shponline.co.uk/inclusive-ppe-charter/
Bold as Brass Network - www.linkedin.com/groups/12683758/
PPE That Fits - www.ppethatfits.com

Links to resources mentioned in the episode -

https://symptomchecklist.missionmenopause.com/home
https://www.nice.org.uk/
https://www.womens-health-concern.org/
https://www.daisyne
https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/twork.org/
https://missionmenopause.com/#:~:text=Mission%20Menopause%20is%20the%20brain,leadership%20coaching%20in%20the%20workplace.

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