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‘Not good enough’ | Does your industry disregard the need for sanitary bins?

Does your industry disregard the need for sanitary bins?

Like many areas of business, engineering and construction industries are male-dominated and tend to overlook the necessity for welfare facilities for those who menstruate. However, this certainly doesn’t mean that because a workforce prevails with a particular mindset or preference that inclusivity shouldn't be subsidised.

Inclusivity and empowerment are without doubt fundamental subject matters and are being tackled by many individuals within the UK context, especially within HR departments.

One crucial topic, however, which is often disregarded in terms of inclusivity by various businesses and sectors is the issue of menstruation. 

This is visible with the insufficient amount of sanitary disposal bins made available for people who menstruate in many industries.

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