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Glossary

We have compiled a comprehensive list of the most commonly searched terms related to AI, computer vision, and workplace safety that EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) professionals are eager to explore. This glossary covers essential concepts, emerging technologies, and key industry trends, helping safety managers, compliance officers, and industrial leaders stay informed about the latest advancements in AI-driven workplace safety solutions.

Lost Time Injury (LTI)

A Lost Time Injury or LTI is a work-related injury that leads to an employee being unable to perform their regular duties for at least one full workday or shift after the incident. It refers to injuries that cause the

Total Recordable Incident Rate

TRIR is the number of workers who got hurt or sick while doing their work in the jobsite. It helps to understand how safe or risky the workplace is. A lower TRIR indicates a safer workplace; while, a higher TRIR

Pedestrian Detection

Pedestrian detection in industries is a safety technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision to identify and monitor the presence of people in high-risk industrial zones. These zones

Improper Lifting Detection

Improper lifting simply means using incorrect methods while moving, carrying, or lifting heavy objects.
Using such methods raises the risks of musculoskeletal disorders and workplace

Days Away, Restricted, Transferred

DART or Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred is a safety metric used for tracking critical work-related injuries or illnesses that cause an employee to miss work, have restricted duties, or be moved to

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) Safety

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) safety refers to the protocols and measures implemented to ensure the safe operation of MEWPs. MEWPs are mechanical devices that are designed to provide temporary

Proximity Warning System

A Proximity Warning System (PWS) is a safety solution designed to detect the presence of people, objects, or other vehicles near hazardous zones. It provides real-time alerts to prevent collisions and

Worker Down Detection

Identifying incidents where worker(s) collapse, trips, or falls down while working is referred to as worker down detection. This kind of detection is crucial in industrial settings for ensuring swift emergency

Serious Injury or Fatality (SIF)

A Serious Injury or Fatality (SIF) is a very serious workplace accident that can cause someone to suffer a major injury, like becoming disabled, losing a limb, or being badly hurt or even die. These incidents are

Vehicle Proximity

Vehicle proximity refers to the distance between moving vehicles and nearby objects, workers, or other vehicles. In industrial environments, maintaining safe proximity is essential to prevent collisions

Harness Detection

Using technology like video analytics to detect whether workers are wearing safety harnesses (properly) or not is referred to as harness detection. This kind of detections is especially important in high-risk

Safety Vest Detection

Simply put, using video analytics to automatically check whether or not workers are wearing (proper) high-visibility vest/ jacket while working in hazardous zones like construction sites, oil rigs, factories, or

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