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To date, 72 changes and options filling the small gap that a diverse and inclusive
improvements have been made remains. The positive feedback environment and enhances
to the clothing range. These have from employees speaks for itself: female hiring and retention rates.
included everything from the size
of socks and female boots, to “It makes me feel really included “It is an equal partnership. It is
the size and weight of helmets, as a female working for BHP. not a push pull relationship – it is
garments, trousers and headlamps. It means a lot to feel like I can hand in hand,” said Mike Beaver,
choose PPE that is the right size Manager, Category Management,
“This is an ongoing process, it’s all for me, that fits my body quite Procurement, BHP.
about continuous improvement, well and still protects me in my
and we will continue to work role. That’s really important when “The goals of the program are to
with the BHP team and people it comes to feeling included as a make sure our people are proud to
onsite to ensure that the range site worker, as a member of BHP, put their clothes on every day and
continues to develop over time,” and living FIFO (fly-in fly-out) life.” after 12 months, I think we are well
said Sandra. said Jade Gallop, Administrator, and truly on our way to achieving
Mining Equipment Maintenance. that.”
When Blackwoods started this
journey with BHP, there were just Blackwoods has committed to
18 female ranges compared to continue regular consultation with
60 male ranges. Now, there are BHP’s workforce to ensure the
52 female ranges, with unisex clothing they produce supports

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