Women's workwear: When proper fit becomes a safety issue
Key takeaways
- With limited options, many women in trades and industry have to wear men's workwear.
- As a shunting attendant at DB Cargo, a subsidiary of German railway giant Deutsche Bahn, she checks brakes, inspects undercarriages and couples and uncouples freight cars.
- Her work clothes have to move with her every step: bending, climbing, turning and walking kilometers on uneven ground.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
With limited options, many women in trades and industry have to wear men's workwear. But a poor fit causes discomfort and can compromise safety. Now, some firms are stepping up to design safer, better-fitting gear.
https://p.dw.com/p/5C9LIIn many occupations, special protective clothing must be worn by men and women for safety reasons, it should also fit properly Image: Anne Großmann Fotografie Advertisement Jennifer Herb spends a lot of time alongside railway tracks in all kinds of weather.
As a shunting attendant at DB Cargo, a subsidiary of German railway giant Deutsche Bahn, she checks brakes, inspects undercarriages and couples and uncouples freight cars.