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What does it take to roll out HSE software?

Hear from Jon Liesmaki, Director of Environmental, Health & Safety at Harmon Inc., who evaluated 27 vendors and has implemented multiple HSE processes across departments over the past few years. In this session, Jon will guide you through the entire process — from selecting the right vendor, gaining leadership buy-in, to successfully driving employee adoption. Many organisations are looking to transition from outdated processes (whether through old systems or manual methods like paper and Excel). Getting even a small number of employees to embrace a new system can be challenging, let alone hundreds.

Often, the mindset is, “I'll stick with what we have because the idea of change seems too overwhelming.” How can this process be made less daunting? What should companies consider, what should they know, and what should they worry less about? Additionally, why is adopting a digital platform so beneficial for your organisation?

Jon is joined by Jill James, Chief Safety Officer at HSI and former OSHA Inspector, to discuss the challenges and rewards of adopting a new system.

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Jon Liesmaki – Director of HSE at Harmon, Inc.

Jon Liesmaki is the Director of HSE at Harmon Inc., where he has been since 2018. As part of the Executive Leadership team, Jon aligns the annual HSE Management Plan with the company’s strategic vision. He is responsible for designing and implementing Harmon’s HSE Management System across all manufacturing and construction projects in North America. Jon brings over 20 years of experience in the HSE field, including roles at Medtronic and Honeywell.

Jill James – Chief Safety Officer at HSI

Jill James brings 29 years of experience in health and safety, including 12 years as a Senior Safety Investigator with OSHA. She has also worked in healthcare, education, biotech, life sciences, and the poultry industry. At HSI, Jill focuses on tracking regulatory changes and trends, thought leadership, product development, external partnerships, and internal training. She also hosts the Accidental Safety Pro podcast and produces the popular Supervisor Safety Tip video series.