VelocityEHS, the foremost provider of EHS solutions and a trailblazer in practical AI for workplace safety, has unveiled AI Hazard Analyzer and AI Controls Recommendations, two groundbreaking features integrated into its Operational Risk solution on the Accelerate® Platform. Powered by Vēlo, the company's personified AI assistant, these tools automate the enhancement of job descriptions, pinpoint overlooked hazards, and propose customized controls, revolutionizing Job Safety Analysis (JSA) processes to foster consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across organizations.
Job Safety Analyses have long been essential for preempting workplace risks, yet reliance on individual expertise often leads to inconsistencies and overlooked dangers. VelocityEHS's new AI enhancements tackle this directly by automating the JSA workflow with intelligent, context-aware support. The AI Hazard Analyzer evaluates job step descriptions in real-time, flagging ambiguities and proposing refinements to ensure clarity. It then cross-references against the organization's hazard library, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines to identify latent risks, such as ergonomic strains or chemical exposures, that might evade human review.
“Our data shows the same thing: hazards get missed,” said Scott Epstein, Chief Product Officer at VelocityEHS. “These new enhancements give safety professionals the backup they need to catch risks faster, apply smarter controls, and spend more time where it matters most—keeping people safe.”
Complementing this, AI Controls Recommendations generates specific, actionable mitigations—like personal protective equipment or procedural adjustments—tailored to the detected hazards. These suggestions are fully editable and auditable, preserving human judgment while accelerating decision-making. The result is JSAs that are not only quicker to produce but also more robust, reducing incident rates and compliance burdens in high-stakes environments.
Embedded seamlessly within existing processes on the Accelerate® Platform, these tools require no disruptive changes or additional training, making adoption straightforward for global teams. Multilingual capabilities ensure accessibility across diverse workforces, while human-in-the-loop oversight allows professionals to refine AI outputs, maintaining accountability. Audit-ready reporting further supports regulatory adherence, providing traceable evidence of due diligence.
For organizations managing complex operations—from manufacturing to construction—these features translate to tangible gains: standardized hazard identification minimizes errors, time savings allow focus on proactive initiatives, and consistent controls prevent harm before it occurs. By leveraging Vēlo's intuitive interface, safety leaders can empower frontline workers with clearer, more reliable JSAs, fostering a culture of prevention over reaction.
VelocityEHS's commitment to practical AI is evident in its deep expertise, backed by PhD-level AI/ML scientists, board-certified ergonomists, and safety professionals who ensure human-in-the-loop validation. Recognized as a 2025 Verdantix Green Quadrant Leader and SOC 2 Type II compliant, the company safeguards over 10 million workers globally through integrated solutions in Safety, Ergonomics, Chemical Management, and beyond. This launch extends that legacy, positioning VelocityEHS as the partner for EHS teams seeking to outpace risks with speed and purpose.
As workplaces evolve, AI Hazard Analyzer and AI Controls Recommendations represent a leap forward, equipping organizations to protect their people more effectively and efficiently, ultimately driving safer, more productive operations worldwide.
VelocityEHS is the global leader in EHS & Sustainability software, pioneering human-centered AI to make workplaces safer, faster. Protecting over ten million workers worldwide, our Accelerate® Platform delivers AI-driven innovation across Safety, Ergonomics, Chemical Management, and Operational Risk, and with standalone solutions Contractor Safety & Permit to Work, Environmental Compliance, and Sustainability.
With the deepest bench of certified experts, from PhD AI/ML scientists to board-certified ergonomists and safety professionals, VelocityEHS ensures trusted, human-in-the-loop oversight.
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