Resources
Bathroom
Portable Toilets for Women - https://gogreenlatrine.com/portable-toilets-for-women-on-construction-sites/
OSHA Bathroom Requirements for women - https://www.unitedsiteservices.com/women-in-construction-osha-restroom-requirements-and-beyond/
OSHA Bathroom Requirements - https://www.osha.gov/restrooms-sanitation
Workwear
Blåkläder - Swedish brand, expensive but good quality. They even have a maternity option!
https://www.blaklader.com/en/all-products?filters=ParametricMultiple,3397
https://www.blaklader.com/en/product/71361550-womens-fr-pant-with-utility-pockets#8900
https://www.blaklader.com/en/product/79901141-womens-craftsman-pant#8999 *these have a “stretch panel” in the same area as dovetail’s “gusset” - this is the zone that needs to have reinforcement or more durable fabric !
Bluwear - Norwegian budget workwear; the $50 version of Blåkläder (Jula is sort of like Tractor Supply)
Strauss - similar vibe to BK but German
CXS - genuinely curious about these ones so let us know if you get a pair; odd lack of measurements to the sizing/no real size guide (seems treacherous)
Red Ants Pants - US company, fit similar to OG carhartts with heavy canvas and simple side pockets. Seems like they are not in ‘mass’ production, always “out of stock”. They are active on IG and maybe have product drops that sell out quick?
Dickies - you all probably know these but in addition to more recognizable styles, they have a euro-style like bk.
Tilth - local maker, FANCY!!! (and expensive)
Dovetail - sadly, quality has gone down since they got really big
Sük - similar to Dovetail. Fabric is not as heavyweight as we would like. They're definitely the best for size inclusivity.
Some other options:
Professional
Negotiating as a woman - https://worthmorestrategies.com/
Contract template - feel free to use if you are working freelance for a client or own your own business
Additional Reading
https://theavarnagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/The-Confidence-Gap-The-Atlantic.pdf
https://www.globalindustrial.com/knowledge-center/article/women-in-trades-2023
Moving Heavy Things by Jan Adkins was recommended by Liz M. for a great and fun intro to mechanical advantage
Building Traditional Kitchen Cabinets by Jim Tolpin recommended by Emily A.
Modern Practical Joinery by George Ellis recommended by Rachel D.
The Frailty Myth: Redefining the Physical Potential of Women and Girls by Colette Dowling (sorry we don’t remember who suggested this!)
We'll Call You If We Need You: Experiences of Women Working Construction by Susan Eisenberg, written by a woman the year ahead of Nancy S. in IBEW training (electrician apprenticeship)