Empowerment through safety initiatives: the intersection of purpose, inclusion, and leadership in HSE

This week, Mousa Yassin talks with Esil Mertoglu, Senior EHS Manager at Adient, and explores her journey as an environmental health and safety leader. Esil's extensive experience spanning over 18 years in multinational manufacturing companies reflects her profound passion for advocating safety as well as championing diversity and inclusive initiatives, especially around women's rights. As a dedicated leader, Esil shares her insights on shaping strong leadership within the HSE community, emphasising the importance of leading with purpose and empowering individuals.

We get to dive into Esil's career trajectory, uncovering pivotal moments that shaped her commitment to safety and the transformative changes she witnessed in the HSE domain over the years.

Esil discusses the evolving landscape of health and safety, highlighting the shift towards a zero harm culture and the emphasis on proactive risk prevention and employee engagement.

It also goes into the challenges faced by safety leaders in fostering a culture of care and effective communication to ensure employees' well-being and safety remain at the forefront of organisational priorities.

As a health and safety leader, research and continuous learning are highly critical for gaining the skills necessary to lead the digital transformation.

Esil talks about the crucial role of leadership in integrating digital tools and technologies to enhance safety processes and drive continuous improvement, as well as underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in safety practices, emphasising the need for inclusive approaches that engage all stakeholders and promote equity within the workplace.

This episode encapsulates Esil's aspiration to influence organisational change, empower individuals, and foster a culture of safety and inclusivity in the pursuit of a safer and more sustainable future.