Join us as we explore insights from 200 safety and operations leaders globally, drawn from Blackline Safety’s newly released Keeping People Safe Report. We’ll unpack a critical gap despite increased investment in safety, 53% of incidents still lead to lost time. The gap isn’t effort or budget — it’s that training, tools, and data don’t typically talk to each other. We’ll talk about how some organizations are closing the gap and reshaping their safety cultures, and how technology and predictive analytics can help you do the same.
What You Will Learn
- Identify the key gaps between written safety protocols and real-world worker behavior, and discuss strategies to close them
- Explain why shifting from reactive, retrospective data analysis to predictive approaches is critical to reducing workplace incidents
- Discuss how organizations can move beyond compliance-driven training to build a safety culture that truly engages workers
- Identify how connected safety technology and AI-driven tools can help your organization anticipate risk and improve outcomes
Speaker
Christine Gillies, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, Blackline Safety
Named The Globe & Mail’s Executive of the Year in 2023, Christine Gillies is Chief Product & Marketing Officer at Blackline Safety, where she leads the strategy behind the company’s connected safety solutions and global go-to-market efforts. With 25+ years of experience in high-growth technology and SaaS organizations, she brings expertise with HSE technology development and a strong track record in scaling user-focused solutions. Christine also brings board-level governance experience to her leadership practice. Prior to Blackline, she held senior roles at Benevity and SMART Technologies, scaling innovative solutions and driving product strategy.
Lori Guasta, Ph.D., Partner, Safety, Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
Dr. Lori Guasta is a recognized safety and organizational performance leader with more than 20 years of experience across government, industry, and research. Lori holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and brings deep expertise in Serious Incident and Fatality (SIF) prevention, Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), and safety culture transformation. Lori has led large-scale research, consulting, and improvement efforts across high-risk industries, including mining, manufacturing, construction, and oil and gas. Currently a Partner at ERM, she helps organizations strengthen leadership, safety, and sustainability outcomes through evidence-based, practical strategies.