With the responsibility she has at work and at home as mother to two boys, it’s not surprising Lyndal is known for exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Having started her career in safety 12 years ago, she now oversees the technical safety requirements for Blackwoods customers, across Queensland.
With extensive knowledge across a wide range of personal protective equipment (PPE), Lyndal’s passion is in safety apparel and solving the intricate needs of a customer. “Recently we supplied over 8000 garments to a mining customer in record time, whose business grew significantly because of a merger. Speed of delivering to their specifications was crucial. We had a very short window to work in and no time to waste,” says Lyndal.
Another example is a well-known oil refinery customer. “Each garment had to include anti-static materials, be fire retardant, be suitable for day & night visibility, and have tabs for radios and gas detectors… even press studs instead of buttons to avoid catching on equipment. This included redesigning some garments.”
In addition to working with large companies, Lyndal’s passion equally extends to small and medium-sized enterprises. “I especially love working with our smaller customers who don’t have the benefits of a large safety team to support them in house.” A recent visit to a small family-owned furnisher building company, saw Lyndal assess their PPE and recommend a solution to maximise safety whilst reducing cost. “It involved fit-for-purpose products across respiratory, hearing protection, hand protection and eye protection. It was very rewarding knowing that I have made their workplace safer.”
Besides safety, Lyndal’s other passions include camping with her family and golf. “It’s not an easy game to play, but if I get at least one good hit, I’m satisfied!”
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