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Pallet C e nt ral • July -Aug u st 2 0 25 39 protocols and offers learning opportunities (including virtual reality training). • A lgorithmic integ rit y and bias mitigation: AI can identify and eliminate biases that can interfere with fairness in safety training and practices. • Ef f icient incident response: AI systems can recognize still images, situations, and objects related to safety incidents, and aid in timely response to emergencies. • Multidisciplinar y research and k nowledge sharing: OHS experts and AI experts can collaborate to study AI adoption in the safety and health field and evaluate its impact. In short, AI contributes positively to workplace safety by providing real- time health and safety insights, risk assessment, hazard identification and intervention, and behavior monitoring. AI does not replace human workers but will enhance their capabilities. Robotics and virtual reality training are AI tools that are already being used in the workplace. ese include robotic exoskeletons that help prevent musculoskeletal injuries, smart helmets that monitor biological signs in workers, and lifting aids to mitigate ergonomic hazards. AI can also assist with writing programs, such as health and safety manuals. But employers ignore the human element at their peril as AI is notorious for being a "creative writer." For instance, some law yers have faced sanctions after relying too heavily on "Although there are reasons to be cau ous about hasty adop on of AI in the workplace, from the vantage point of occupa onal safety, the benefits seem to outweigh the risks."

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