More than 1,000 construction workers die on the job each year in the US, making it the most dangerous industry for fatal slips, trips, and falls. A new AI tool called Safety AI could help to change that. It analyzes the progress made on a construction site each day, and flags conditions that violate Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules, with what its creator Philip Lorenzo claims is 95% accuracy. Lorenzo says Safety AI is the first one of multiple emerging AI construction safety tools to use generative AI to flag safety violations. But as the 95% success rate suggests, Safety AI is not a flawless and all-knowing intelligence.

Safety on a construction site is the most important concern of any construction effort. The dangers and risks associated are very real, with workplace injuries being proportionally higher than in any other private industry. With this unconscionable number in mind, decision-makers in the construction industry must explore new tools and strategies for mitigating risks. Fortunately, the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is allowing for safer sites. Here, we'll explore these advancements in AI and how they are revolutionizing the safety and security of construction sites to create a more desirable working environment for all employees.