The Risks of ‘Over-Automating’ the Workplace
Automation has become increasingly sought-after for modern, evolving workplaces across a spectrum of industries. Automation can be used to streamline manufacturing operations, manage routine office tasks with minimal human intervention, conduct risk assessments and boost efficiency, among a whole host of other advantages. Given the scale of the global automation market ($193.87 billion in 2024 […]
Why Regular Maintenance of Workplace Facilities Matters
Being able to identify and address maintenance issues in an office or work environment are important traits whatever industry you work for. When it comes to facilities management, being proactive and able to adapt safety culture is essential. At times, and despite sound risk assessment and organisation, facility managers can be faced with unpredictable challenges […]
How Automation Improves Safety and Compliance for Wastewater Workers
To give you an idea of how much that is, a four-person hot tub holds between 300 to 400 gallons of water – it’s a lot. And to ensure it is clean when it flows into our homes and businesses, there are more than 120,000 operators, technicians, and engineers hard at work in water and wastewater treatment […]
Norwegian Road Tunnel Rolls Out AI-Powered Incident Detection
Norway is enhancing its transportation safety with the introduction of AI-powered incident detection in the Damsgård Tunnel, located in Bergen. According to a press release, the new dual-vision cameras combine both thermal and visual imaging, allowing for 24/7 incident detection. With the integration of deep learning algorithms, these cameras can identify a range of potential […]
Identification of Unexpected Workplace Hazards & Preparations.
In any workplace, dangers can arise suddenly and unexpectedly. Here are some of the key hazards to stay aware of, along with essential safety tips to help prevent accidents: 1. Electrical Hazards: Always ensure that live wires are properly insulated and kept away from work areas. Never anchor safety equipment like belts onto potentially live […]
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Study examines potential uses of AI in occupational medicine
What role might artificial intelligence play in occupational medicine? Two researchers from West Virginia University recently explored this question. Zaira Chaudhry and Avishek Choudhury from the WVU College of Engineering and Mineral Resources performed qualitative analysis to examine 27 previous studies using a total of 47 AI algorithms on “clinically relevant applications of AI in […]
How to Find the Most Ergonomic Way to Do a Job
“Ergonomics” involves fitting work to people, with the goal of minimizing the risk of strains and sprains as well as optimizing worker performance. Many people associate ergonomics with lifting training. Everyone has been told to bend the knees and keep the load close to the body, but workers will say that this advice doesn’t always […]
Procurement and Safety: A Partnership for Reducing Warehouse Risks
Warehouse operations remain a high-risk environment, with injury rates significantly exceeding national averages. A 2023 report by the U.S. Department of Labor reveals that incidents nearly doubled from 42,500 in 2016 to 80,500 in 2021, while 39 percent of injuries in 2020 resulted in over 31 days of missed work. The Bureau of Labor Statisticsrecorded 206,900 cases in […]
Concrete company fined after man’s leg crushed
A concrete manufacturer has been fined after a steel pallet crushed an employee’s leg which then had to be partially amputated. The 800kg load fell on Wayne Hatton’s legs during a night shift at Amber Precast Ltd’s factory in Sheffield in 2021. He also had to have two toes removed and spent seven weeks in […]
