Adele Masztalerz
CEnvH FCIEH
Head of Safety Management
"It is an incredibly rewarding profession."
What environmental health means to me
It’s very much a profession of problem-solvers but with the public’s health, safety and quality of life at heart.
My inspiration
I had an interest in environmental law but wanted to go into a profession where I could enforce the law, rather than just know about it!
Watch Adele tell us why environmental health is important in the world and see her passion for the profession whilst on site at WWT, Slimbridge.
How I got started
Once I qualified, I worked for a local authority covering a geographical area for food safety and standards, and health and safety. I was also the lead for street traders.
My current job
I work for a conservation charity which does marvellous things in the UK and abroad. With support, I manage the health and safety of all our staff and volunteers, wherever they are based, plus the members of the public who come to enjoy a day out at our centres.
What I like most about being an EHP
I love working with very passionate people, educating on and saving our wetland species – they are very inspiring. They are also beautiful places to work!
The least glamorous part of my job
The amount of travelling I do – I get very bored of motorways!
What I am most proud of
Achieving Chartered Status. I don’t know why I left it so long, as it was great to have recognition from my professional body.
My greatest professional challenge
Trying to remain professional when you are in a very emotionally challenging situation such as a workplace fatality, investigating and interviewing people who are grieving, is very tough.
In five years’ time
I am very happy with where I am in my career. At some point I would like to go out and see some of our staff who are based overseas.
My advice to someone thinking
about becoming an EHP
It is an incredibly rewarding profession. When I qualified, most career routes were in local authorities, but it is not the same now and there are a huge variety of sectors that you can put your skills to good use in.
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