Automation index
Can AI do a HSE officer’s job?
Assesses risk, trains and steps in so health-and-safety is kept.
It does not say how many people will end up unemployed.
IS WORK OVER?
HSE officer
30%
AI or a robot can already do 30% of this job.
#80 / 182
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
22% | 28% | +6.2 |
Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Write reports.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Maintain inventories of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure that materials are handled properly.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
29% | 28% | +8.1 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 19-5011.00 · ESCO/ISCO 2263