Rather than replacing people, connected worker technology powered by AI is designed to augment humans with AI agents that operate as digital workers alongside human workers on the factory floor.
Will AI take my job? Does management really care about me? These questions can create difficult workplace cultures for safety and health programs to succeed.
Avetta University offers an expertly curated course library that hiring clients can select from and direct their suppliers and contractors to complete before they begin work.
New resource highlights how safety professionals are using AI to improve workplace safety
February 25, 2026
Several ASSP member-led initiatives are featured in the white paper, which explores how the responsible use of AI can enhance workplace safety while addressing potential risks.
Glartek, a leading provider of EHS Connected Worker software, announced a strategic partnership with Enhesa, a global leader in regulatory intelligence.
Ask most plant managers why they haven't deployed AI-powered communication tools on the floor, and you'll hear a familiar refrain: workers won't adopt it. The assumption that frontline employees resist new technology has become conventional wisdom in manufacturing, but recent data tells a different story.
Across safety, distribution, and manufacturing, the pressure feels familiar. Systems are moving faster. Information is coming from everywhere. And now, layered on top of all of that, comes Artificial Intelligence — or what many of us are starting to call Digital Intelligence (DI). For many professionals, the reaction is mixed.