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Many companies still procuring unsuitable protective equipment for female mineworkers

Blind Spot

By:  
Features Deputy Editor
 
WOMEN IN MINING
The number of women working in the mining sector has increased significantly over the past 17 years, with the numbers growing from 11 400 in 2002 to over 53 100 today, comments female footwear brand Sisi’s senior brand manager Vanessa Ronald. Sisi is one of eight brands under the BBF Safety Group, which was established after a merger of several South African safety footwear manufacturers, including Bagshaw Footwear, Beier Safety Footwear, Bronx Safety, United Frams and Wayne.
 
 
 
 
 

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