In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with experienced Safety Director Stephanie Benay, one of Canada’s foremost HSE experts and current Governor of the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals.

Stephanie reflects on her 25-year journey as a female safety professional. She describes what the safety world was like for women a quarter of a century ago and explores how the workplace safety environment has changed over the last few decades.

Despite improvements over time, gender inequality persists within the safety industry, and Stephanie reveals where, how and why these barriers for women are still prevalent.

In this raw interview, Stephanie doesn’t shy away from discussing uncomfortable truths such as female harassment in the workplace. However, her rise to senior leadership is an uplifting story that will inspire safety professionals across all demographics.

Stepanie also shares fantastic safety leadership tips and stresses the importance of change management skills and developing financial acumen. She urges HSE professionals to believe in yourself, have courageous conversations and, most importantly: be curious.

The American Society Of Safety Professionals 2019 report entitled Women and Safety in the modern workplace:

Assp_women_and_safety_report_0419.pdf

The 3 books recommended by Stepanie:

An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield:

An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: Amazon.com: Chris Hadfield: 9781447257103: Books

How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith:

https://www.amazon.com/How-Women-Rise-Habits-Holding/dp/1847942253

Bent Out of Shape by Karen Messing:

https://www.amazon.com/Bent-Out-Shape-Solidarity-Womens/dp/1771135417

Women in Occupational Health and Safety Society’s website:

WOHSS – Women in Occupational Health & Safety Society

Stephanie Benay on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephbenay

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