AI in Safety: Responsible Innovation for Smarter Risk Management

AI is reshaping the way organisations manage risk, providing smarter, data-driven insights that improve workplace safety, compliance, and decision-making. But with evolving technology comes new challenges—how do we adopt AI responsibly while ensuring real impact?

In this episode, we explore AI-driven risk assessment, data analytics, and how AI is acting as a co-pilot for safety professionals worldwide. We dive into real-world applications, including AI-driven heatmaps and chat functionality, while addressing the critical questions of transparency, accuracy, and ethical use.

Key themes:

• Smarter Risk Management: Using AI-driven analytics like heatmaps to identify hazards proactively.

• Intelligent Safety Assistants: How AI co-pilots provide real-time insights to support frontline decision-making.

• Responsible Integration: Adapting workforce training and leadership to integrate AI while maintaining trust.

• Navigating Ethics & Compliance: Addressing surveillance concerns and building transparent frameworks for global compliance.

This episode is essential listening for Health & Safety leaders, Operations Managers, and HR & Legal teams looking to navigate the AI landscape responsibly.

Featuring:

• Liz Hancock, Director of HSE at DCC Technology

With over 22 years of experience across diverse sectors and continents, Liz brings deep expertise in strategic leadership, enforcement, and safety management to the conversation on AI's future in the workplace.

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