In this episode, Alana interviews Elise Condie, a health and safety professional with a unique career path. Elise shares her journey from being a physiotherapist to working in injury case management and eventually transitioning into safety consulting.
She discusses her experiences working in male-dominated industries, such as stevedoring and mining, and the challenges she faced. Elise also talks about her time in San Francisco and the unexpected opportunity that led her to work in the United States.
She shares her passion for ergonomics and human factors and her current role as the Lead for Ergonomics and Human Factors at Woolworths Group. Elise also mentions her ongoing PhD research on participatory ergonomics and the importance of evidence-based interventions in improving workplace safety.
Elise shares her experiences and offers advice on asking for what you want, staying curious, and staying informed.
Connect with Elise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisecondie/
Aphirm Toolkit: https://www.aphirm.org.au/
Woolworths Group: https://www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/
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