Tim Page-Bottorff

Too many times, you have seen and heard of the theory behind the five principles of HOP, focusing on shifting from blame-based to learning-based approaches, recognizing that errors are normal, context drives behavior, and learning and improving are vital. Although they sound terrific, you might still be left wondering, “How do I do this thing?” Rather than viewing people as the problem, HOP prioritizes looking at deviations from systems and processes and then making adjustments to these systems. Error is normal. No one chooses to make a mistake. No one wants to get injured. This session will highlight tools that can be added to the HOP toolbox to tactically implement the theoretical strategy. HOP is about getting down to the core conversations and learnings and participants will be fully immersed with open dialogue from Tim. Real on-the-job stories will help participants revolutionize their approaches to safety.

Across industries, the challenge is no longer understanding why safety matters; it is closing the gap between vision and execution. Insights from the ASSP Corporate Listening Tour (CLT) show that while organizations have more data, tools, and standards than ever before, turning them into consistent, measurable outcomes remains a challenge. When standards are embedded into workflows, supported by real-time data, and enabled through technology, they move from static guidance to part of how work actually gets done. This fireside chat focuses on how data, technology, and standards come together to make safety more actionable—please bring your own examples to share. The conversation will explore how organizations are connecting these elements to improve visibility, strengthen decision-making, and drive more consistent performance—moving beyond compliance and into a more operational, integrated approach to safety.