Women in search and rescue – kit designed for men and what needs to change  

17 Sept 2026
Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
Protecting the Protectors
If we want women to feel included and respected in the workplace, we must ensure that the equipment we give them is fit for purpose. We shouldn’t expect women to have to think about how they will remove it to go to the toilet, when they need to be laser focused on the job and its hazards. Join our panel to hear their experience but more importantly their advice on what needs to be done to change the design of kit. For anyone involved in women’s PPE, this is for you.