On the occasion of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2025, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and its Vision Zero network highlight the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies on occupational safety and health (OSH).

Artificial intelligence (AI), along with digitalization, robotics, and automation, is reshaping society and the landscape of occupational safety and health. The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) new report Revolutionizing Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalization at Work, explores how these emerging technologies are enhancing worker health and well-being while also presenting new challenges that require proactive policies.

AI-powered systems are revolutionizing safety and health monitoring by providing real-time data and predictive analytics that help prevent accidents and reduce hazardous exposures. Smart wearable devices, environmental sensors, and advanced robotics are among the tools that are making workplaces safer. For instance, robots are increasingly taking on hazardous tasks, thereby reducing risks for human workers. These technologies are not only improving efficiency but also easing workloads and driving innovation across various sectors. At the same time, AI brings new risks that also need to be addressed, as stressed in the ILO’s report.

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