Safety professionals can future proof their jobs by getting out more and talking to people on the shop floor – a skill that can’t be replaced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) – an audience at SHW Live heard yesterday.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 July 2026
Algorithmic management is reshaping how work gets done. But protecting the health and wellbeing of workers requires more than good technology – it calls for genuine respect for autonomy and thoughtful change management. Long-standing OSH guidance can help.
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Technologies such as AI have the potential to transform how organisations record and analyse EHS risk. However, successful adoption depends on more than technology alone. Jose Arcilla, CEO of HSI, explains why organisations that engage with their frontline staff and utilise their knowledge to design and implement new solutions, will benefit the most.
By Jose Arcilla, HSI on 18 June 2026
Safety professionals can future proof their jobs by getting out more and talking to people on the shop floor – a skill that can’t be replaced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) – an audience at SHW Live heard yesterday.
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Gas detectors are a crucial tool for ensuring the safety of hazardous plants and processes, and developments in smart and connected technology now mean the equipment can more efficiently and quickly raise the alarm in the event of elevated gas levels or leaks, allowing immediate action to be taken to protect life and equipment.
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Technology like AI has great potential to improve workplace safety, but it could also negatively affect wellbeing through excessive monitoring of work performance or personal health parameters, reaching inaccurate conclusions without sufficient human oversight and analysis. Safety professionals are, however, uniquely placed to ensure new tech is used ethically, fairly and in ways that genuinely support employee safety and health.
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