Discover how EHS leaders are managing workforce changes with the use of artificial intelligence and digital tools to build resilient, human-centered safety cultures.
How are environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals managing the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for safety and the digitalization of EHS processes? What does the future hold for safety practitioners?
Find out by downloading The Safety Shift: The State of EHS Readiness in 2026 report.
Wolters Kluwer and the National Safety Council (NSC) surveyed more than 1,000 senior EHS leaders across the United States to learn about their top challenges, expanding responsibilities, and how they are applying new EHS technology to achieve greater workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Key Takeaways
Download the full report to learn about the major forces reshaping transitions in EHS practices. Discover:
- The State of AI in EHS: 90% of organizations are keen to invest in AI to improve safety performance, but most also express the essential need for humans-in-the-loop and concern about AI over-reliance.
- Digital Safety Management: How are organizations progressing in their efforts to fully digitize EHS process? Many still rely on manual and paper-based systems.
- Human-Centered Risks: How is total worker health emerging as both a greater concern and larger responsibility for safety professionals? Mental health and psychosocial risks are increasingly important topics.
- Balancing Competing Priorities: Where are EHS leaders experiencing the greatest friction in promoting safety and implementing programs? How will they reconcile regulatory compliance with operational demands, expanded responsibilities, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives?