10 QUESTIONS
10 QUESTIONS WITH… STUART JUKES
Each issue we ask an industry professional the Tomorrow’s Health & Safety 10 Questions. This month we spoke to, Stuart Jukes, Managing Director of PULSAR®.
Q1.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
My first job was working part time at what was then known as ‘Do It All’, a sort of builder’s merchant similar to Homebase. I stacked shelves and worked on the checkouts.
Q2.
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE HEALTH
& SAFETY INDUSTRY?
When I was 19, I managed a company in Penkridge, Staffordshire. We manufactured reflective accessories for the cycle and equestrian markets such as arm bands, harnesses and smiley faces.
I quickly became interested with hi-vis and how it benefitted those wearing it. Through market research, I identified a gap in the professional clothing market for a premium hi-vis brand. I seized this opportunity and designed a complete range of hi-vis clothing for this market. I was initially told there was no room left in the hi-vis industry so I was determined to prove people wrong.
Q3.
IF YOU COULD HAVE A SUPER POWER FOR A DAY
WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
I would like to have the power of mind control so that I could help people to make the right choices when it comes to hi-vis clothing in order for them to be properly protected.
Q4.
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY INDUSTRY?
I would like to see an increased education and awareness towards the benefits of good quality clothing and PPE. This will be assisted through the enforcement of the new PPE Regulation coming into force from April 2018, elevating the responsibility of the entire supply chain to ensure
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provided with instant and clear safety warnings.
Q8.
IF YOU COULD HAVE A DINNER PARTY WITH
THREE PEOPLE, DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD THEY BE AND WHY?
Tiger Woods, because I enjoy golf and what better way to spend an evening than being inspired by someone who is always trying to better their technique. Jenson Button, to find out what it is like to be so skilled in one of the most challenging sports. Finally, the icon that is Steven Gerrard, because I would love to ask him how he turned around a 3-0 loss against Milan in 2005 to eventually win the Champions League Cup.
that each garment on the market complies with the required standard.
Q5. Q6. Q7.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO COMBAT NEGATIVE
ATTITUDES TO HEALTH AND SAFETY?
Education is the only way. Health and safety regulations exist for a reason but unfortunately not everyone is prepared to listen until it is too late.
WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU COULD GIVE
TO SOMEONE COMING INTO THE PROFESSION?
Always look to what’s coming next. Don’t just aim for the standards, try to exceed them.
WHAT DO YOU THINK THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR THE
HEALTH AND SAFETY INDUSTRY?
The development of smart clothing will be revolutionary for the industry and will complement other smart technologies created for improved safety and health processes. Wearers, and those operating around them, will be
Q9.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN A FUTURE
ISSUE OF TOMORROW’S HEALTH & SAFETY?
More emphasis on the correct use of hi-visibility clothing, including the importance of the layered approach protecting those working in industries where they may be at risk of electric arc incidents.
Q10
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 3 RESOLUTIONS FOR THE
HEALTH AND SAFETY INDUSTRY IN 2017?
1. Continue to develop products that exceed the minimum standards required.
2. Work harder to educate the market on how a layered clothing approach is far safer for high risk environments.
3. Work in conjunction with the end users to gain vital feedback on how we can continue to develop and improve our clothing for an ever changing climate.
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