06/13/2026
Can AI make your job site safer and save you hours of paperwork?
Here’s a quick look at a process similar to how I’ve been using AI to quickly draft Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) documents at work.
By automating the initial draft, I can ensure standard controls are covered. That leaves me to focus on the high-value work: reviewing the output, researching anything that looks off, adding or subtracting content based on the real-world environment, and submitting for approval.
Why this is a game-changer:
Massive Time Saver: It cuts through the heavy lifting of compliance and safety paperwork.
Blind Spot Detection: It helps flag potential risks I might not have immediately thought of, increasing my awareness of potential risks.
The Ultimate Goal: It streamlines the process to ensure that everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.
An AHA is a proactive safety process. AI tools serve only to flag risks in the supplied information—they do not replace a competent person’s judgment.
Limitations do exist. AI cannot detect non-visible hazards (like chemical exposure or noise levels), nor can it understand the full context of a live work activity. It supports the process by identifying patterns, but a qualified individual must validate these risks and determine the final mitigating controls.
Pro tip: Ask your favorite AI what additional context you can provide to improve the output at the end of your prompt.
Check out the video to see a quick example of a first-pass draft in action!
