AI in Occupational Medicine: Promise and Precaution

Can AI transform workplace health and safety? A new study from West Virginia University examines its potential in occupational medicine, analysing 47 AI models across 27 studies. Promising applications include:

• Predicting noise-induced hearing loss in industrial workers
• Forecasting blood cell changes due to chemical exposure
• Assessing risks for musculoskeletal disorders and lung disease
• Estimating return-to-work and disability duration

Despite these advances, researchers stress the need for AI models that are transparent, validated in real-world settings, and trusted by clinicians. The takeaway? AI can be a game-changer, but only if implemented responsibly.

Read the full analysis here.