Episode 221: The ISF and Moving Beyond Compliance
From OH&S SafetyPod by Occupational Health & Safety
May 11, 2025 · 23 min · Season 6 · Episode 221
About this episode
Jennifer McNelly discusses the Intersociety Forum and the need for a shift in safety management beyond compliance.
Jennifer McNelly, CAE, CEO of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), discusses the Intersociety Forum (ISF) and a recent report calling for a shift in how safety is embedded in business strategy. Representing nearly 30 safety and health organizations, the ISF advocates moving beyond legal compliance toward risk-based, proactive safety management systems. Jennifer explores why compliance alone hasn't lowered fatality rates and how industry consensus standards, predictive data insights, and integrated safety strategies can drive better outcomes -- not just for workers, but for business performance. She also highlights why now is the time for unity and how safety professionals can become influential change agents within their organizations. This conversation is packed with actionable insights for safety leaders looking to align safety and strategic value -- and to help shape the future of workplace protection.
People in this episode
Guest: Jennifer McNelly
Topics covered
- safety management
- business strategy
- compliance
- risk management
- workplace protection
Keywords
- safety professionals
- risk-based management
- fatality rates
- predictive data
- industry standards
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Society of Safety Professionals, Intersociety Forum, ASSP
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