Tom Kerschner
National Accounts Manager, American Society of Safety Professionals
Tom has worked in professional development for over 30 years. He focuses on systemic change and improved employee engagement, while connecting leadership and frontline workers. Tom leads the onsite training program, allowing member organizations direct access to ASSP trainers at their locations, coaches members through education planning, and supports the sponsorship program.
Tom's sessions
Smarter, Safer Workplaces: How AI Is Reshaping Safety Strategy
Tue, Oct 28, 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM - Regency E
As AI transforms the workplace, safety and workforce strategies must evolve alongside it. Based on insights from the 2025 Corporate Listening Tour by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), this session explores how organizations are using AI to enhance safety, anticipate risk, and improve performance. We’ll cover emerging trends, practical steps companies are taking, and how AI is reshaping roles, expectations, and opportunities across industries. Learn how safety leaders are becoming strategic advisors, how workers are responding to change, and what it takes to be truly AI-prepared. ASSP, a trusted voice in workplace safety, has launched an AI Task Force to explore AI’s impact on the future of work. As part of this effort, attendees will also get a demo of ASSP’s AI-powered Handbook tool—positioned as a trusted source to efficiently access safety standards and guidance in the age of AI. Now is the time to lead with intention—and help shape a smarter, safer future of work.
Presented by
Jennifer McNelly, ASSP
Tom Kerschner, American Society of Safety Professionals