In Australia’s construction and mining industries, ensuring workers wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consistently is a constant challenge for Work Health and Safety (WHS) Managers. Non-compliance can lead to serious injuries, with Safe Work Australia reporting that up to 40% of workplace injuries are linked to improper or absent PPE use. One of the most significant pain points driving this issue is worker discomfort, which causes resistance to wearing PPE for long shifts in demanding environments. The PPE Group’s innovative brands—Force360, TRu Workwear, Graphex, and Bool PT—are designed to tackle this problem head-on by prioritising comfort without compromising safety.
Effective leadership goes beyond directing a team; it requires fostering curiosity, empowering individuals, and creating an environment where innovation thrives, particularly in OHS where balancing compliance with human-centred engagement is crucial.