The Coming AI Revolution: A Wake-Up Call for Safety Professionals and Employers

 The Coming AI Revolution: A Wake-Up Call for Safety Professionals and Employers

By Michael "Mick" Webster – Investigative Reporter & Science Researcher

“AI will change everything—including how we work, manage risk, and keep people safe.”
—Eric Schmidt, Former CEO of Google

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at a pace that few anticipated—and the workplace, including how we manage safety, compliance, and human risk, is on the verge of massive disruption. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has issued a stark warning: society is not prepared for what’s coming. Employers, safety leaders, and risk professionals must act now to stay ahead.

From Hard Hats to Algorithms—The Definition of “Safe Work” Is Changing

The AI revolution is set to transform the very foundation of how work is organized and protected. For safety professionals and employers, this means evolving beyond traditional hazards and preparing for intelligent systems that could make—or break—workplace safety.

We’re not just protecting people from machines anymore. We’re protecting people in partnership with machines.

Now is the time to get ahead of the curve. Let’s ensure the AI-powered future is not just efficient—but safe, ethical, and human-centered.