Jennifer McNelly
CEO
ASSP
The Digital Blueprint Panel
From Paper to Performance: Operationalizing Consensus Standards via Technology
How do we bridge the gap between high-level safety standards and daily operational reality? This panel explores the “Why” and “How” of a landmark initiative designed to transform ASSP standards into actionable digital frameworks. By exploring how consensus-based safety principles can be integrated into scalable technology platforms, organizations can move beyond abstract goals toward measurable safety outcomes. This session offers a deep dive into the evolution of the profession, demonstrating how a tech-standard hybrid can shift the industry from static compliance to a dynamic, data-driven maturity model.
The Panel
• The Moderator: Jennifer McNelly (Setting the stage on ASSP’s role as the “Trusted Source” for safety excellence).
• The Visionary: Linda Tapp (Discussing the Standards-Based User Groups (SBUGs) framework as a strategic B2B imperative for modern enterprises).
• The Tech Engine: Systems Integration Expert (Discussing how technology can translate safety principles into actionable, data-driven workflows).
• The User Perspective: Safety Practitioner & SBUG Member (Providing insight on how integrated digital tools can drive organizational change and move the needle on safety performance).
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Conceptualize Digital Integration: Identify how ASSP consensus standards can be mapped into digital workflows to create a more consistent and scalable safety culture.
2. Analyze Maturity Modeling: Evaluate the methodology for using technology to convert qualitative safety observations into measurable, benchmarkable data.
3. Strengthen B2B Safety Strategy: Visualize how the SBUG framework to move beyond traditional compliance and foster high-performance safety standards across the supply chain.
Jennifer M. McNelly, CAE, has more than 30 years of association, government, regulatory and business experience. She has served as CEO of the American Society of Safety Professionals since 2018. McNelly advances the organization’s mission to help its members and their employers create safe work environments worldwide through the prevention of injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
She is a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach who dedicates her volunteer time to supporting women veterans and youth, igniting their unique passions and strengths to propel their career advancement.