Artificial intelligence emerged as the newest battleground in lawmakers’ debate over how far behind the federal government is in regulating workplace safety, with Republicans on a House panel pressing for a more flexible, industry-led approach.
“Many industry leaders are adopting comprehensive safety management systems that go beyond regulatory requirements,” Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.), said during a House Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing Wednesday.
Mackenzie pointed to vehicle-related incidents as one of the leading causes of workplace deaths, specifically for workers in transportation heavy sectors such as construction and mining. He said companies are increasingly deploying data-drive monitoring systems and preventative safety ...
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