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Webinar: Artificial Intelligence in Occupational Safety & Health 101
Artificial Intelligence in Occupational Safety & Health 101: What do OSH professionals need to know?
Location: Online
Date & Time: March 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central Time
Fee: Free, or $25 for Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
Free: Register Here / CEU credit: Register Here
This 1-hour lecture offers the most current information on Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in occupational health and safety and its role in protecting worker health, safety, and well-being. Participants can expect to learn what an AI system is, how it can be designed, and how it can be used to reduce the risk of common OSH hazards. No prior knowledge of AI or coding experience required. Instructed by Dr. Houshang Darabi.
Targeted Audience: Occupational Safety & Health professionals and students interested in familiarizing themselves with Artificial Intelligence in the OSH field.
Learning objectives:
- Explain what an AI system is and what components it has.
- Describe AI applications in OSH – benefits, challenges and opportunities
- Define how AI/OSH projects are completed
- a) Apply tools to make decisions about when to use AI to solve an OSH problem
- b) Recognize their roles in AI/OSH projects
- Identify ethical issues related to AI systems
Spirometry Course
Location: University of Illinois Chicago: School of Public Health, Chicago, IL
Date: April 25-26, 2025
Course Cost: $700 (Early bird: $650)
Artificial Intelligence in Occupational Safety & Health
Location: Online
Course Cost: $1,000
Duration: 40 hours over 3-6 weeks. Spring/Summer 2025 TBA.
Number of slots available: 10
Orientation to Sustainable Environmental Assessment
Location: Chicago, IL
Date: July 14-18, 2025
Course Cost: $650 (Early bird: $600)
Agricultural Safety & Health Webinars
Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety & Health Webinar Series
3rd Tuesday each month, 11:00am CST
Our Agricultural Safety & Health program at UIUC hosts a monthly webinar series. Join University of Illinois experts who will share the latest research and recommendations for staying safe and healthy while working in agriculture. The free series provides tips and best practices for Illinois farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers to protect themselves, their families, and their operations.
Register Here: Nov 19 – Future of Ag Safety: How AI Will Transform Agriculture
I-FARM: Farm of the Future Learning Series
2nd Thursday each month, 11:00am CST
Join our Agricultural Safety & Health program as they host the I-FARM University Learning Series which explores technologies and economic strategies shaping modern agriculture. Each session, led by experts in their fields, will offer insights and practical knowledge for enhancing farm productivity and sustainability. – Register Here
Dec 12 – Bridging the Gap: Technology Adoption in Small Holder Farms
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HAZWOPER Training
Occupational Health Nursing Certification Review
Workplace Sexual Violence Prevention
Grain Bin Handling Safety
Job Safety for Domestic Workers
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For course questions or to request a training for your organization, contact Lindsey Lorenzana at: llorenza@uic.edu