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Regardless of industry or company size, environment, health and safety (EHS) professionals face the same challenges: reducing risks, assuring compliance, and keeping workers safe while doing more with fewer resources. Fortunately, the balance is now shifting in EHS professionals’ favor with the advent of AI EHS software technologies that equip EHS professionals with new tools to keep up with the mountain of tasks they need to perform to meet these challenges. In short, AI in EHS software is a game-changer.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) gives organizations the power to move from reactive to predictive safety management—spotting risks earlier, automating time-consuming tasks, and enabling smarter decisions. Beware though! Not all AI is created equal. To capture the real benefits, you need the right AI features as well as the right vendor to support future success.
That’s where VelocityEHS comes in. Powered by VelocityAI and our Vēlo AI assistant, VelocityEHS delivers purpose-built AI capabilities designed to improve workplace safety outcomes. Our free resource—the EHS Software AI Capabilities & Vendor Evaluation Checklist—helps organizations cut through hype and focus on what truly matters in an AI-enabled safety software system.
How is AI Being Used in EHS Management and Why does it Matter?
AI in EHS software applies machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), and predictive analytics to reduce the time required to perform core safety and EHS compliance functions, supplement the knowledge and expertise of EHS professionals, and instantly analyze large volumes of historical EHS data to deliver evidence-based recommendations to inform better decisions.
Benefits of AI in EHS management:
- Faster hazard detection — analyzing large volumes of incident/near-miss records in seconds to instantly identify hazards and trends based on historical data and built-in model-based EHS expertise.
- Smarter decision-making — providing AI-recommended root causes and corrective actions informed by historical risk assessment findings and control effectiveness.
- Proactive safety management — spotlighting potential incidents and high-hazard jobs to control hazards before they occur.
- Improved ergonomics insights — using AI and 3D motion capture technology to enhance musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk analysis and recommend more effective job improvements based on proven control factors.
How to Evaluate AI EHS Software Vendors
In addition to the EHS AI software features themselves, it’s equally important to partner with a software provider with the research approach, resources, and innovation roadmap that will position your organization for long-term, sustainable success. Not all AI vendors are the same. Look for a partner who offers:
- Purpose-Built EHS AI: AI models trained on EHS-specific datasets, not generic and unvetted internet data sources.
- Embedded Human Expertise: Certified EHS professionals involved in model design, development, and ongoing model training.
- Continuous Innovation: A solid roadmap for ongoing AI feature releases, backed by patents and research that demonstrate long-term growth.
- Ethical AI & Data Privacy: Transparent model design and decision logic, human-in-the-loop controls, and strong data governance policies.
VelocityAI and Vēlo: AI with Purpose
At VelocityEHS, AI isn’t an add-on—it’s the foundation of the Accelerate® Platform. VelocityAI is the intelligence powering performance across safety, compliance, ergonomics, and chemical management. Vēlo is your AI assistant that surfaces the right information, at the right time, to support safer decisions.
Core capabilities include:
- AI PSIF insights for predictive risk detection and incident prevention
- Smart MSD assessments powered by 3D motion capture for enhanced ergonomic controls
- Contractor document auto-processing for faster contractor qualification and onboarding
- Automated chemical SDS ingredient indexing for comprehensive oversight of your chemical inventory
- Incident and JSA description analysis for faster reporting, hazard recognition, root cause analysis, and control selection
“AI and machine learning offer a generational opportunity to change the trajectory of workplace safety. AI is a powerful ally that helps professionals see risks sooner, act faster, and prevent the preventable.”
- Dr. Julia Penfield, VP of Research and Machine Learning at VelocityEHS
The Accelerate® Platform Advantage
AI delivers the most value for your EHS program when it’s thoughtfully integrated into an intuitive, easy-to-use EHS software platform. The VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform ensures EHS professionals can seamlessly incorporate AI capabilities into your EHS program today. Key platform benefits include:
- Integrated Access & Control: One login, one system, for all your EHS program functions.
- Centralized Action Management: Track and resolve all of your corrective actions and EHS program tasks from one place.
- Customizable Dashboards: Give leadership and other stakeholders clarity and transparency of EHS performance from shop floor to C-Suite.
- Configurable Workflows: Align data collection and reporting of EHS activities and automate follow-ups with smart notifications.
- User-Friendly Design: More successful adoption, less training time, and faster time-to-value.
VelocityEHS Can Help!
One thing is clear: AI is part of the future of EHS management, but the difference between superficial integration of AI into your EHS systems and sustainable, long-term success with AI lies in choosing a vendor with a purpose-built AI architecture, deep safety expertise, and a proven track record of innovation and customer success.
With VelocityAI and Vēlo powering the VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform, organizations gain the insights they need to stop hazards before they become incidents—and to do it with speed, accuracy, and confidence.
Download the free EHS Software AI Capabilities & Vendor Evaluation Checklist today to learn about the essential AI EHS software features you should be looking for and why VelocityEHS is the clear leader in AI-enabled EHS software.