The Health and Safety Institute (HSI) has released a new episode of its Accidental Safety Pro podcast that details the career journey of an occupational safety professor.
Jill James, HSI’s chief safety officer, talks with guest expert Dr. Jan Handwerk, associate professor of occupational safety at the University of Central Oklahoma. Handwerk provides insights to the challenges she faced throughout her diverse career in male-dominated industries, from teaching physical education to working as a utility substation mechanic, including issues with properly fitting PPE.
She also talks about the advantages of engaging with professional standards organizations, and gives an overview of the "Safety Olympics," an initiative she helped establish that allows safety students from various universities to compete and network.
Access the latest episode and transcript on HSI’s podcast page.
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