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Women in
Safety 7TH AUGUST 2019
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Introduction
Purpose
Connect
Empower
Learn from each other
Grow and overcome challenges
Influence
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace (UAE and Industry)
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Agenda
Working in the UAE by Karthi Kanakarajn
Networking
My safety journey: challenges & strategies by Clara Demilew
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Women in Safety MY JOURNEY: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND STRATEGIES
CLARA DEMILEW
MSC, BENG, CMIOSH
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About me
33 years old
12 years’ experience
Worked in Colombia, UK, Australia and UAE
CMIOSH – IOSH Member since 2011
I am married, expecting my first child !
My motivation to work in HSEQ is to have an impact on people’s life, to
prevent harm from happening and allow everyone to enjoy life to the
fullest.
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Career journey
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What are some of the
challenges you have
experienced working as a
female OHS professional?
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Challenges
Young
No experience – fresh from uni or to a country.
Lack of confidence – afraid to ask and look stupid
Male dominated environment
English as a second language
Hostility
Not suitable PPE
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Challenges
Misogynist remarks and jokes
Not being considered for positions and interviews
No visible women leaders/role models
Eye rolls and laughs behind words
Bitter answers
No one listens because what would I know ?
Married for a long time with no kids
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Opportunities
Our nurturing and caring approach towards people – Smile
Fresh and different approach – Do things differently, innovate!
Engineering background: optimization and practical perspective
Broad experience for multiple sectors: there is more than one way to
implement OHS culture.
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What strategies have you
implemented to overcome the
challenges ?
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Personal Strategies
Determination – Don’t give up, Believe in you!
Hard work, preparation and knowledge.
Be an active listener and understand other’s way of thinking
Find a mentor
Connect with others through stories and personal experience
Remain curious and embrace change
Seek feedback
Help others to grow – Pause and reflect !
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Professional strategies
Tailor your message based on your audience
Network, Network
Join a professional group e.g. IOSH
Use underestimation as an opportunity to prove your worth
Plant the seed in people’s mind: let them own the idea
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My journey – fresh from Uni
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My journey - Human
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My journey - Learning
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My journey - Today
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UAE Challenges
Lack of guidance on how to get into the industry, how & when to apply?
Male attitudes and/or hostile environment
Profession associated with field work
Management commitment to inclusion, equality and diversity
Reluctance to change
Lack of support for professional development
Relatively poor maternity benefits and provision for paternity leave
Inflexible working arrangements
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Female/Male – IOSH data
Location Women Men %
IOSH (Worldwide) 9770 36589 21%
UAE 96 1696 5.3%
Oman 8 163 4.7%
Qatar 15 512 2.8%
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How do you think IOSH could
support women to overcome
these challenges in the region
and profession ?
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What is your organization
currently doing to support
women inclusion in the
workplace?
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Q & A
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Feedback Survey
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Use the code 17 77 59
Start the survey
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For more women to get into the
industry, they need to see more
women doing the work so be a
visible role model!
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Thank you and see you next
time!