As the year winds down, EHSLeaders is taking a look back at some of the biggest and most interesting articles we’ve published in 2025. Today, we’re sharing highlights from safety technology, which covered everything from the use of AI to personal protective equipment to wearables.
February
Implement Duress Systems to Mitigate Workplace Violence
One effective solution to ensure that workplace violence is reduced is the use of duress systems. This article will discuss duress systems, how they enhance workplace safety, and how they can be successfully implemented.
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March
NSC Showcases Technologies to Control Heat Stress
The National Safety Council (NSC) recently showcased six potential solutions for heat stress risks through its Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge, the group announced on February 25.
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Back to Basics: Using Computer Vision to Identify Safety Risks
It’s hard to have a discussion about technology in EHS without mentioning artificial intelligence (AI). One aspect of AI that’s showing promise is computer vision, which pairs cameras with AI and machine learning tools to identify and communicate the root causes of workplace incidents.
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Ask the Expert: Technology as a Catalyst for EHS Excellence
In our latest installment of Ask the Expert, brought to you by KPA, we hear from Monica Patel, Product Manager at KPA, about using EHS technology effectively.
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April
How Extraneous Safety Data Can Harm Workers
Safety professionals face immense pressure as they work to keep their organizations safe. Is new technology and more data the solution? Maybe. But these three challenges make it nearly impossible for safety professionals to succeed—and data could be at the root of these problems.
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July
Beyond Protection: Supporting Facility Digital Transformation Through Smart PPE
Helmets, safety harnesses, and clothing have evolved into interconnected systems capable of real-time monitoring, data collection, and predictive analytics. Today’s PPE landscape is transforming as it integrates digital technologies, sensors, and connectivity features that extend functionality far beyond physical protection.
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August
The Real Barrier to AI Adoption Isn’t Fear, It’s Poor Training
When organizations invest in AI and other workplace technologies, they often focus on integration, security, and cost-efficiency. But one of the most critical—and overlooked—factors in successful adoption is employee training.
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How AI-Powered Weapons Detection Can Help Prevent Mass Shootings
Modern weapons detection systems can be enhanced with artificial intelligence to act as a second set of eyes. This ensures that even if the security officer has a second of misdirected attention, there is still something keeping watch on all the right places to ensure no threats are slipping through your security.
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Faces of EHS: Holly Mockus on How Training Technology Impacts Safety
In this installment of Faces of EHS, sponsored by Intertek Alchemy, learn more about Holly Mockus, Director of Content & Industry Strategy at Intertek Alchemy.
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September
Back to Basics: The Safety Benefits of Exoskeletons
In the world of workplace safety technology, artificial intelligence gets the most attention, but there are other technological advancements aimed at improving occupational safety. One notable trend is the development of exoskeleton technology.
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Ask the Expert: Taking the Right Approach to EHS Technology
In our latest installment of Ask the Expert, brought to you by Cority, we hear from Stuart Cook, Product Marketing Manager at Cority, about how businesses should evaluate the effectiveness of EHS technology.
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October
The Safety Revolution Arrives in 2026: How AI and Data Will Redefine Workplace Risk
Workplace safety has always been a balance between prediction and prevention (e.g., anticipate, recognize, evaluate, control, and confirm). For decades, organizations have relied on training, inspections, and compliance audits to protect their workers.
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Ask the Expert: Boosting Safety Culture with Technology
In our latest installment of Ask the Expert, brought to you by VelocityEHS, we hear from Phil Molè, EHS & Sustainability Expert at VelocityEHS, who explains how technology can help improve safety culture.
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How Smart PPE Serves as an EHS Digital Transformation Bridge
Safety leaders across various industries face a common challenge: influencing, securing budget allocation, and shaping organizational perception. They’re often the last to get digital transformation resources, even though the stakes in their domain are literally life and death. Smart personal protective equipment offers a way forward.
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