HSE research has increased understanding of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in industry by documenting real world AI use cases. This has enabled the identification of 4 key areas where AI is being used in sectors that it regulates, where it could impact on health and safety. -
Maintenance systems
AI used in maintenance systems through advanced inspection, failure monitoring, and decision support -
Health and safety management
AI used in safety management systems for risk assessment, incident analysis and training material -
Control of equipment and process plant
AI used to control autonomous vehicles, robotic systems, machinery, industrial processes and process data analytics -
Occupational monitoring
AI and computer vision used for safety, workplace and worker monitoring
The research also explored respondentsâ views on risks, assurance techniques and control measures for AI. Read the research in full: Understand how AI is used in HSE regulated sectors A selection of the latest research reports from HSE: RR1221: Systematic review of the method and frequency for undertaking workplace respiratory health surveillance This research was commissioned to review and consider any evidence relating to respiratory health surveillance to ensure that HSEâs guidance remains relevant and appropriate. RR1222: Face fit testing of FFP3 respirators - the impact of sampling port location The objective of this study was to determine if there was a difference in fit factors between the flush and extended ports used in fit testing, for filtering facepiece class 3 (FFP3) respirators. RR1223: Noise control in woodworking - review and illustration of control methods This research reviewed observations made by HSE specialist inspectors, industry specialists and outcomes of discussions with both machine and machine-tool manufacturers to better understand the application of noise controls to woodworking machines. | 
