The SupplyChainBrain Podcast Can AI Make the Logistics Workplace Safer?
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Sep 5, 2025 Vernon O'Donnell, CEO of Voxel and an expert in AI-based workplace safety, dives into the pressing issue of safety in logistics environments. He discusses the role of computer vision in real-time risk detection and injury prevention. O'Donnell highlights the challenges of integrating advanced technology amidst high employee turnover. He also addresses worker skepticism toward AI monitoring, advocating for its benefits in creating a safer work culture. Balancing safety with productivity remains a focal point, as companies can enhance both with smart solutions.
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Ergonomics Drive Most Injuries
- Ergonomics cause the majority of warehouse injuries through overreaching and improper lifting.
- Serious injuries stem from falls, confined spaces, and dangerous person-vehicle interactions.
Passive Inspections Fail Proactive Safety
- Traditional safety relies on periodic human inspections and reacts after incidents occur.
- Continuous computer vision turns anecdotal snapshots into holistic, proactive safety data.
Use Vision To Augment Supervisors
- Deploy computer vision to monitor not just workers but their relation to vehicles and the environment continuously.
- Use that visibility to pinpoint when, where, and how risks occur so supervisors can remediate effectively.