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AI and workplace safety: innovation for SMEs
24 March 2025
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Workplace health and safety are crucial topics for businesses of all sizes, but for SMEs, they can be an even greater challenge.
Complex documentation processes, constantly changing regulations, and near-miss analysis are just a few of the difficulties companies face daily. This is where Artificial Intelligence comes into play, offering innovative tools to improve safety management and simplify complex tasks.
Innovhub SSI, through the European SIMPLER/Enterprise Europe Network project, has launched a free service to support companies in integrating AI into their health and safety processes. Let’s see how through 4 practical examples of AI applied to safety at work.
1️⃣ Quick access to safety procedures
Workplace safety management systems often consist of complex documents: operating procedures, safety data sheets, technical instructions. Even when well-organized, this information can be difficult to quickly locate.
How can AI help?
An AI assistant allows workers to get instant and precise answers simply by typing a question in a chat. For example:
– Which safety data sheets do I need to consult to clean a tank?
– Where can I find information on chemical risks?
This way, information becomes more accessible and available in real-time.
2️⃣ Automated report writing
Creating audit reports or safety analyses can be a long and demanding task. Collecting data, summarizing notes, and drafting documents takes valuable time.
How can AI help?
AI can automate report writing by transforming notes into professional descriptive texts, complete with: tables and diagrams, field-collected photographs, comparisons with historical data and summaries of key points for management.
This allows operators to focus on strategic activities while reducing manual work time.
3️⃣ Automated regulatory monitoring
The regulatory landscape for workplace safety is constantly evolving, making it difficult for companies to stay updated and assess the impact of new regulations on their processes.
How can AI help?
Using selected web sources, AI can analyze legislative changes and highlight parts of company documentation that need updating. For example:
– Which safety data sheets need to be revised?
– Which certificates need to be updated?
This way, companies can reduce the risk of non-compliance and take timely action.
4️⃣ Near-miss analysis and risk prevention
Identifying near-miss situations is essential for preventing accidents and improving safety strategies.
How can AI help?
AI can support near-miss analysis in two ways:
– monitoring data from sensors and cameras to detect operational anomalies or equipment malfunctions;
– analyzing requests made to the company chatbot to identify unclear procedures and suggest targeted training interventions.
With these analyses, companies can proactively reduce risks and enhance workplace safety.
A free opportunity for your company
To help businesses leverage these capabilities, Innovhub SSI offers a free consultation service on using AI for workplace safety. The service includes:
– a dedicated meeting with an AI expert to understand your company’s needs;
– a personalized report with tailored AI solutions and implementation guidelines.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make your company safer and more innovative!
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