Ontario Supporting Women and Families in the Trades -
Mark's Commercial / L'Équipeur Commercial and Covergalls Workwear applaud the Ontario government's progressive move to expand the requirement for properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women in the construction sector, as outlined in the Working for Workers Act, 2023, to encompass all sectors. This development builds on the ongoing partnership between Mark's Commercial / L'Équipeur Commercial and Covergalls Workwear, which has placed heavy focus over the past couple of years on addressing industry-specific challenges.
📢 Partnership Announcement
Mark's Commercial / L'Équipeur Commercial and Covergalls Workwear are pleased to announce their partnership, aimed at transforming the landscape of women's PPE. Together, they have been collaborating to refine and enhance products specifically for women in the industry. As a result, they plan to make 10-12 women's PPE garments available by 2025.
Adam Gaiser, Vice President - Mark’s Commercial, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "We are thrilled to collaborate with a trailblazer like Alicia Woods. She has been pioneering these efforts when no one else was, and we are committed to supporting her success. Innovation is at the forefront of our discussions with Covergalls, and our shared vision for an inclusive Canadian jobsite aligns seamlessly."
Alicia Woods, Founder of Covergalls, remarked, "What sets this partnership apart is Mark's Commercial’s unwavering commitment - not just to building our collaboration, but to ensuring a diverse inventory of PPE tailored for women in the trades. The entire Covergalls team is thrilled to partner with an organization so deeply dedicated to fostering inclusive work environments through gender-inclusive PPE. Their commitment is evident in every aspect of their operations."
This partnership signifies a major step forward in ensuring that women in trades have access to PPE that fits properly and supports their safety and comfort on the job. Stay tuned for more exciting details about this partnership in the upcoming months.
For full details on Ontario's move to support women in the trades click here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gW8vyqW6