Making and Articulating Data-Driven Safety Decisions
Safety professionals must make quick, informed decisions to create safer worksites. Those decisions depend on reliable data—from analyzed safety metrics and real-time reports from workers.
So how do safety professionals find time to mine data and nurture relationships?
Abby Ferri is the Chief Risk Officer at Insurate and ASSP’s Safety Professional of the Year 2022. According to Abby, the key is using technology to maximize your capabilities.
Abby sat down with Peter to explain how safety professionals can:
- Use technology to scale communication
- Build relationships through consistent interactions
- Incorporate A.I. to analyze and articulate data
- Learn more about ASSP’s Women and Safety Report
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
You can find this interview and many more by following The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or subscribing here.

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