DEKRA Industrial celebrates women’s contribution to health and safety in South Africa

16 August 2023
Over the years, the image of a health and safety or SHEQ (Safety Health Environment and
Quality) officer has become somewhat typecast: a middle-aged man in safety helmet and
high-visibility jacket admonishing employees for breaking the rules will spring to many
people’s minds.
However, according to Carina Kleinhans Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Manager
at DEKRA Industrial SA – a 98-year-old global leader in non-destructive testing (NDT) and
inspection – this image is rapidly changing, as more and more women enter this vital
profession, which is the cornerstone of safe and responsible operations in myriad different
sectors of industry.

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