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Construction and Logistics: Artificial Intelligence

Commons · Question 127994 · Tabled 16 Apr 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 24 Apr 2026

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Asked by Andrew Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions his Department has had with the Health and Safety Executive on the effectiveness of artificial intelligence-led safety systems in reducing workplace fatalities in the (a) construction a

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 24 Apr 2026

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has undertaken research into how businesses are adopting AI and its implications for workplace health and safety. This research has examined the use of AI in developing health and safety provisions across a wide range...