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AI adoption for work safety faces challenges in Indonesia
The country is lagging behind on the implementation of basic principles of work safety and health, potentially hindering the adoption of AI and other automated technologies that can improve the overall condition of occupational safety and health.
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Not forgotten: A worker takes part in an International Workers' Memorial Day vigil on April 28 to honor colleagues who have died from workplace accidents and occupational diseases, in an industrial area in Jakarta. (AFP/Bay Ismoyo)
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hile artificial intelligence may help in improving occupational safety and health (OSH), the tech’s adoption in Indonesia may be hindered as the country is lagging on infrastructure and training, as well as the implementation of basic work safety standards.
The International Labor Organization (ILO) recently published a report that highlighted the potential of automation in enhancing workplace safety based on observation of the technology’s implementation in several countries.
According to the report, automation may partially replace nearly 75 million jobs globally, while augmenting 427 million jobs.
Among sectors reaping benefits from the technology was agriculture, where drones and cameras were used to apply pesticide and detect pests and other potential contaminations by hazardous materials. In health care, some countries already employed robots to assist in caring for patients, a practice that started during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The United Nations body also highlighted the benefit of smart helmets worn by miners to detect hazardous gases and automatically supply oxygen for its wearers.
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During the report launching event in Jakarta on April 24, ILO Indonesia program officer Abdul Hakim highlighted automation’s potential to improve OSH through smart monitoring in plantations that can help reduce exposure to hazardous conditions and prevent injuries in dangerous jobs.
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