Sponsored by SparkCognition

Current health and safety solutions rely on training, procedure compliance, worker behavior and the supervised working environment as the primary means to prevent workplace incidents. These solutions are generally reactive and lack strong preventive controls. This results in nearly 340 million workplace injuries worldwide and costs U.S. businesses more than $250 billion annually. To refine these tactics, environmental, health and safety managers must use reporting that accurately counts the number of unsafe acts and near misses. Visual artificial intelligence allows manufacturers to leverage existing infrastructure and cameras to identify and stop numerous risky behaviors, prevent incidents, and build more robust controls that reduce operational risk. Visual AI reduces the burden on employees and workflows by automating records, alerts and controls. By tracking unsafe acts, EHS managers can better quantify areas of risk and make meaningful changes to their safety procedures and training.

During this webinar, you’ll learn how visual AI disrupts existing safety patterns by detecting, recording and alerting workers before a safety event occurs, as well as the direct and indirect costs of incidents that it can eliminate.

• Visual AI improves visibility and accountability through reporting and quantifiable results.
• Address trends and specific EHS problems with reports (time series, worker shifts, specific areas and individual facilities). Use the reports for targeted training programs and controls.
• Examine the range of returns on investment by tracking the number and types of incidents prevented.

Speakers

Jodie Sasse, Vice President of Visual AI Advisor, SparkCognition

Jodie Sasse is an accomplished leader and advisor to companies looking to find innovative software solutions to solve their most critical business problems. Throughout her 20+ year career in the technology industry, she has developed a passion for helping companies unlock growth, optimize performance, and realize return on their technology investments. As SparkCognition’s Vice President of Visual AI Advisor, she drives the outcomes for clients with challenges related to safety, security, productivity, inspection, and situational awareness. Prior to joining SparkCognition, Sasse held various roles at Twilio, Equals3 AI, IBM, and IBM Watson. She has a BS in Finance and Economics from Syracuse University and an MBA from Suffolk University.

Stephen Gold, Chief Marketing Officer, SparkCognition

Stephen has more than 30 years of experience, including business-to-business application software development, AI and data science, and Internet of Things services. He previously was the general manager of Honeywell’s $2.5 billion Connected enterprise, where he led the digital transformation and IoT advancement of this century-old $40 billion manufacturer. As group CMO of IBM Watson, Stephen was one of the principal business architects who delivered next-generation AI technology, driving over 10,000 engagements. His previous positions included chief commercial officer of HZO, CMO of SPSS, president of Aberdeen Group, and president and CEO of Azerity. Stephen has also served on various private and public boards, and has been featured on various media outlets, including CNN, CNBC, the “Today” show and Fox News.

Moderator

Kevin Druley, Associate Editor, Safety+Health magazine

Kevin covers worker safety for Safety+Health and serves as co-host of the magazine’s “On the Safe Side” podcast.