Intenseye – Providing a new proactive Approach to Workplace Safety

In the rapidly changing landscape of workplace safety, Intenseye offers a solution that leverages computer vision AI to help reduce incident risks and prevent accidents. By utilizing existing CCTV infrastructure, Intenseye transforms these systems into live health and safety monitors, without requiring additional hardware investments. This allows for swift implementation — some clients go live within just a week — and provides real-time alerts for high-risk situations through various use cases.

Traditional health and safety practices often rely on lagging indicators like accident reports to address workplace hazards. Intenseye seeks to shift this by providing data that enables proactive hazard mitigation. The platform covers a wide range of safety concerns, including area controls, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) checks, vehicle controls, housekeeping rules, and ergonomics assessments. Deniz Karakaş, Director of Business Development at Intenseye, elaborates:

– Our goal is to empower safety teams with the visibility and data they need to prevent accidents before they happen. We want to change the approach from reactive to proactive, and our technology makes that possible.

Supporting safety teams with real-time analytics

Intenseye’s mission is to transform workplace safety by making unseen risks visible and detectable. Through real-time analytics, the platform helps improve productivity and fosters a shared safety culture within organizations. The continuous monitoring provided by the technology is intended to help safety teams respond more quickly to potential risks.

Deniz Karakaş highlights the platform’s impact:

– Our clients see the value of having 24/7 monitoring. It’s not just about preventing accidents; it’s about continuously improving the safety culture. Real-time data gives safety teams the confidence that they can respond instantly to potential risks.

Global reach and case studies

Intenseye’s platform is in use across more than 25 countries, including collaborations with large multinational clients. A UK-based textile manufacturer, for example, reported a 50% decrease in speeding incidents and a 24% reduction in recordable injuries across 28 facilities. Swire Coca-Cola in China saw a 60% reduction in hazard detections, while a Japanese food and beverage group achieved a remarkable 90% improvement in risk detection. In the USA, one client identified nearly 600 potential hazards – six times more than with manual observations – and achieved a 61% decrease in risk alerts within a year.

– These numbers aren’t just statistics; they reflect real improvements in worker safety and wellbeing. Our global reach means we can make a tangible difference in diverse industries and regions, Deniz Karakaş shares.

One notable collaboration is with the Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations, leading to the “Turkey’s Journey to Zero Accidents” project. Recognised as a best practice by the International Organisation of Employers, this initiative has reached over 150 manufacturing plants and generated nearly 50 million alerts in two years:

– This project is a testament to how technology and collaboration can drive meaningful change. We’re committed to making workplaces safer, not just for our clients, but on a global scale, says Deniz Karakaş.

Ethical considerations and privacy protection

Intenseye emphasises its commitment to ethical AI use, balancing worker safety with privacy protection. The platform does not provide biometric information that could lead to punitive actions. Instead, it shares anonymised video clips with non-reversible face blurring to understand the root causes of incidents. All data from cameras are encrypted and deleted within seconds after analysis, ensuring compliance with European Union standards, GDPR, and local regulations.

Deniz Karakaş emphasises the importance of these ethical considerations:

– We understand the concerns around surveillance, and that’s why we’ve built our platform to protect workers’ privacy. Our focus is on safety, not monitoring individuals. By collaborating with third-party accreditors like AI Ethics Lab, we ensure that our solutions align with the highest ethical standards.

This commitment has allowed Intenseye to implement its technology even in industries and countries with the strictest regulations.

The future of workplace safety

Research indicates that nearly 90% of employees value psychological safety in their work environment. Intenseye addresses this by ensuring its technology does not identify individuals but instead provides safety for all. In some countries, the company even works with worker unions to ensure employees feel both physically and mentally secure.

Looking ahead, Intenseye envisions its technology becoming a key tool for enhancing safety culture. Already recognised as a category leader and collaborating with global enterprises and pioneering SMEs, the company remains dedicated to transforming safety culture and achieving its ambition of zero accidents:

– Our vision is clear: To make every workplace safer. We believe that with the right technology and ethical practices, we can achieve that, Deniz Karakaş concludes.