Digitalization of the occupational health and safety system

Abstract

The article considers how a high occupational safety culture is beneficial to employees, employers and the state. It is emphasised that AI can be used to solve the following issues: assessing risks in the workplace; preparing materials for training and briefings; developing questions to test knowledge of a specific regulatory legal act on labour protection; conducting and analyzing audits of the state of labour protection during work and operation of machines, mechanisms, and equipment; developing and updating documents; investigating and analyzing accidents and incidents; planning comprehensive measures for established safety, occupational hygiene, and production environment standards, improving the existing level of labour protection, preventing industrial injuries, occupational diseases, accidents, and fires; planning work of labour protection specialists with task priorities. Various prevention methods have proven effective in preventing accidents at work and in increasing labour productivity. Only through social dialogue can employees, employers and governments come together to address the complex issues surrounding artificial intelligence and employment, and ensure that all work is decent work. However, along with the benefits, digitalization brings new challenges, including issues of ethical data use, protection of personal information, the risk of discrimination due to algorithmic bias, and the blurring of boundaries between work and personal life. New technologies will change the field of occupational health and safety, in particular through task automation, the use of smart tools and safety monitoring systems, the use of augmented and virtual reality, as well as algorithmic work management. The digital transformation of work has led to the evolution of forms of work organization, such as remote work and digital work platforms. Technologies, approaches, and management of the economy of Ukraine and the whole world are changing.