Falls from height have been the leading cause of workplace fatalities in the UK since 2020, accounting for 28% of deaths in 2024/25. In the US, OSHA consistently identifies fall protection as the most frequently violated standard across all industries. Despite decades of awareness and well-established control measures, serious injury and fatality rates remain stubbornly high. The question is no longer what works?—but why aren’t we learning from each other?
This thought-leadership webinar challenges traditional approaches to safety knowledge management and examines how cross-industry data sharing, standardized reporting frameworks and collaborative learning can help break the cycle of repeated incidents. Drawing on recent Verdantix research that identifies poor knowledge transfer as a key barrier to SIF reduction, industry leaders will explore why safety lessons remain siloed, how modern EHS platforms can enable secure data exchange, the role of AI in revealing patterns invisible to individual organizations, and practical models for cross-sector collaboration. Ideagen will demonstrate how integrated EHS platforms can provide the technical foundation for this collaborative future while preserving data security and governance.
What You Will Learn
- Identify key systemic barriers to cross-industry safety knowledge transfer, explaining how these gaps contribute to persistent SIF rates, despite well-established hazard controls
- Evaluate practical collaboration models for secure, standardized safety data exchange that balance organizational protection with industry-wide learning from incidents, near misses, and leading indicators.
- Analyze how integrated EHS technology platforms can facilitate knowledge sharing through standardized incident taxonomies, AI-powered pattern recognition and secure data aggregation across organizational boundaries.
- Develop a strategic roadmap for championing data-sharing initiatives within their organization, including specific steps to assess technology readiness, engage industry partners and measure the impact of collaborative safety intelligence on SIF prevention.
Jeb Lowder, Director, Operational Excellence - Safety Management System, NiSource
Jeb has 15 years in EHS with a diverse industrial background in nuclear enrichment, fertilizer production and Electric & Gas Utilities. He is responsible for the oversight of NiSource Safety Management System, EHS Digital Tool, Corrective Action Program & Industry Knowledge Sharing. Prior experience includes industrial safety oversight for TECO Peoples Gas and The Mosaic Co. He is a CSP Certified Safety Professional with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering.
Pamala Bobbitt - Vice President of Environment, Health, Safety and Quality Solutions, Ideagen
With more than 12 years of executive experience in EHS technology, including Verdantix, Pamala specializes in software solutions that enhance safety programs and drive measurable improvements. Previously, she spent 15 years as an EHS manager in pharmaceuticals, automotive and specialty chemicals manufacturing, mastering the complexities of diverse industries. Known for her deep knowledge and approachable style, Pamala is a trusted guide for safety pros seeking to elevate their programs.