In the pink – Part II…

Pink hard hats? What is the world coming to…?

breast_cancer_2Pink access platforms are one thing; but pink hard hats? OK, I know I have worn a kilt (strictly in the line of research, you understand) and that my wardrobe probably does contain more than its fair share of pastel shades and floral prints than is probably normal for a man of my unquestionable heterosexuality.

But even I would draw the line at a pink hard hat…Or would I?

In truth the pink hard hats – as sported by these rufty-tufty construction types – are in a good cause; raising awareness of breast cancer to be precise.

More than 100 construction workers gathered at St. Pancras station in London today, donning pink helmets to mark the start of national breast cancer awareness month. The Emcor UK workers were taken from the St. Pancras Chambers site which is currently being re-developed.

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