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“Our profession's ethics canons — duty to workers, scientific integrity, transparency, independent professional judgment — get harder, not easier, when AI is in the loop."

Most safety conversations today focus on people, procedures, and training. And they should. But there’s a growing risk in modern operations that doesn’t get enough attention

While many think reusable packaging is just a "green" choice, it can also be a strategic asset for navigating federal regulations and tight margins.

Fall of ground refers to the unexpected collapse or detachment of rock from the roof, sidewalls, or face of an underground excavation.

Procedural changes can alter the isolation requirements for a machine, but maintenance work orders rarely trigger a corresponding update to the LOTO procedure. Over time, the gap between what the procedure says and what the machine actually requires grows. 

The gap between awareness and action is not a training problem, but instead a culture problem. Culture problems always require a different set of tools than a refresher training course or a revised work procedure.

Enthusiasm for AI accompanied by caution, as 90% of safety professionals agree guardrails are needed.

A significant focus for Bradbury during his tenure at Avetta has been the company’s SMI and CMI.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know there is widespread apprehension about AI taking away thousands and thousands, if not millions, of jobs —  whole categories of jobs. 

EcoOnline research shows workplace safety is now a business performance driver, but persistent incidents and operational strain are hindering progress.