In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Emma Richards, the Founder and Lead Optometrist for Safety Glasses Online. Emma is an optometrist by trade and was sick of seeing patients injured at work so she started to make change! Emma shared valuable insights into two key areas crucial for better safety outcomes- don’t be ashamed to be yourself and seek to understand people and the problems they face at work more to you can solve the issues faster. Emma delved into the intricacies of dealing with challenging individuals in the pursuit of improved safety. She emphasised the importance of effective communication, empathy, and understanding in managing difficult situations. Throughout the conversation, Emma's expertise shone through, offering invaluable insights for safety professionals particularly in making change to PPE practices on site. Tune in to this episode to gain insights from Emma. Connect with Safety Glasses Online Be sure to hit follow on Spotify or the + on Apple Podcasts to get the latest episodes. Click here to sign up to the Women in Safety newsletter sign-up. If you would like to share this episode on your socials, be sure to tag @womeninsafety

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