Sponsored by SparkCognition

Annually, more than 3 million workplace injuries and 5,000 fatal occupational injuries occur, emphasizing the critical need for effective environmental, health and safety strategies. The National Safety Council reports that an average U.S. workplace injury costs $44,000 directly, with indirect costs up to 10 times higher. Employers spend nearly $1 billion weekly on workers’ compensation, including indirect expenses such as lost productivity and reputational harm. Fatal incidents average $1.3 million each. The immense costs underscore the necessity for data-driven EHS approaches. Technology – including artificial intelligence, automation and machine learning – is increasingly vital for incident prevention. These tools allow real-time hazard identification, risk prediction and enhanced safety protocols, significantly reducing incident risks. Wearable safety devices and sensors further monitor worker health and environmental conditions, helping prevent overexertion and harmful exposures. Integration of technological solutions ensures a safer workplace, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Join us to learn how AI, and specifically computer vision, can augment existing safety practices and protocols across four critical areas:

• Active monitoring
• Real-time alerts
• Predicting workplace incidents
• Incident prevention

You don’t want to miss this enlightening webinar, during which we’ll demystify visual AI, showcasing practical examples of how industry leaders redefine their EHS practices.

Speaker

Jon Haslanger, Vice President of Visual AI Solutions , SparkCognition

Jon Haslanger is a technologist, innovator and leader who’s passionate about using AI to solve critical business problems. With 15-plus years of safely leading teams in high-risk industries, he’s well acquainted with the challenges and importance of managing workplace safety. Jon's experience with applied data science and machine learning allows him to leverage expertise and quickly unlock benefits for companies from their AI investments. As vice president of visual AI solutions at SparkCognition, Jon serves as an advisor to manufacturing, industrial and energy companies, helping solve critical challenges by deploying AI solutions and delivering improvements in safety, quality and efficiency. Before joining SparkCognition, Jon worked at Schlumberger in several key positions across America, Europe and Asia. He holds a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Johns Hopkins University and an master’s in business administration from New York University.

Erik Schulte, Visual AI, Account Executive

Erik Schulte is an innovative AI strategist dedicated to revolutionizing industries through technology. With more than six years of experience in consulting, strategy and sales within Fortune 100 manufacturing, he’s held key positions at Rockwell Automation and NECI, where he made a global impact. With a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Colorado State University, Erik continues to lead the charge in leveraging AI to shape the industry's future.

Moderator

Barry Bottino, Associate Editor, Safety+Health magazine.

Barry is associate editor of Safety+Health and serves as co-host of the magazine’s “On the Safe Side” podcast.