April 2024

Welcome to the April 2024 edition of Intenseye's The Era of Safety AI newsletter. This issue covers new research on the business value of safety and how AI is reshaping workplaces, a new hazard alert affecting the food & beverage industry, the safety plateau, psychological safety, how to streamline EHS workflows, and what Intenseye's latest milestones mean for the future of safety.

??? GLOBAL NEWS ROUNDUP

EY study shows strong link between safety maturity & business success. According to EY's 2024 Global EHS Maturity Study, "the EHS function is often an underutilized asset that can help to achieve operational and financial excellence" — and we couldn't agree more. Access the study and its additional findings here.

OECD survey results bring new context to AI's impact on the workplace. AI is shown to enhance job performance, satisfaction, and working conditions across sectors. Explore detailed insights in the full report here.

OSHA urges action in the food processing industry. The recent hazard alert?highlights a concerning rise in severe injuries and fatalities in the industry, calling for employers to prioritize safety measures and provide thorough training to mitigate these risks. Read the full alert for recommended safety protocols.?

??? EXPERT?INSIGHTS & RESOURCES

It's time to modernize your EHS task management?

Feel like managing EHS tasks takes up too much time? You're not alone. We know this frustration first-hand and how tedious it is to spend hours on data entry, tracking corrective actions, following up on responses, and generating reports. But you can take back your time and transform task management with AI! Intenseye Product Marketing Manager Kübra Ate?avc? Demircan explains how in her latest blog.?

Breaking the safety plateau with AI

Total recordable incident rates have decreased as the safety mindset has evolved in recent years — but for many, the decline is stagnating. This "safety plateau" is a sign that?efforts to improve safety have hit a wall. But should we accept this plateau as the status quo? No. Read more from Intenseye CEO Sercan Esen's latest blog.

How can we build psychological safety at work? Psychological safety is a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas and asking for help without fear of negative consequences. It's crucial for employee health, safety and wellbeing. Here's a quick guide from EHS Today on how to build this culture.

?? ?INTENSEYE UPDATES

Intenseye secured $64 million in series B funding

Workplace accidents claim nearly 3 million lives per year. At Intenseye, we refuse to accept this as inevitable. In 2023, we helped customers identify 36 million unsafe acts and conditions, proving ethical AI can change how we work and save lives.

Now, we're proud to show the world how shifting from lagging to leading indicators can revolutionize workplace safety. With this in mind, we're incredibly proud to share that we've raised $64M in Series B funding. Not only does this milestone represent the largest-ever investment in AI-powered workplace safety innovations — but it's also why the Nasdaq tower was recently?covered in Intenseye red!?

"Through ongoing dedication to process enhancements and embracing cutting-edge technologies, we steadfastly uphold our commitment to providing safe and healthy work environments. Intenseye is a key ally in advancing these endeavors. By equipping us with real-time insight into leading indicators, the platform helps us drive proactive improvements that mitigate risks facing our frontline teams."?

— Miguel ángel Aguilera Rodríguez, Digital & Technology Supply Chain Manager, HEINEKEN Mexico

?Want to learn more? Read the press release and our CEO's take on our blog.

Our celebration has us even more energized for the future. This funding takes us to the next level, and we're eager to continue our mission to empower safety leaders to save more lives.