In this episode, we dive into the rapid rise of robotics across industries and its profound impact on Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS). While robots promise to eliminate many traditional workplace hazards by removing humans from dangerous, repetitive tasks, they introduce new, often less visible risks—unexpected machine movements, software failures, human-robot interactions, and cognitive challenges like automation complacency.

Drawing from a comprehensive white paper, we explore:

• The main types of robots—from fixed industrial arms and collaborative cobots to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), service robots, and AI-enabled adaptive systems—and their specific EHS implications.
• Global deployment trends, including dominance in automotive and electronics, explosive growth in logistics, and Asia's leading role.
• How risks shift from physical interfaces to systemic, non-routine activities like maintenance and troubleshooting.
• The evolution of risk assessment tools to include FMEA, bowtie analysis, cognative considerations, and human factors integration.
• The changing role of EHS professionals: from compliance-focused to strategic stewards of complex socio-technical systems.
• A practical six-phase framework for organizational readiness, plus actionable checklists for risk assessment and workforce preparation.
• The power of AI-enhanced systems thinking and antifragility—building systems that not only withstand stress but improve from it.

Whether you're an EHS leader preparing for automation, an operations manager deploying robots, or anyone interested in the future of safe work, this episode provides a comprehensive view on the risk profiles in the new era to turn robotics into a true enabler of safer, more resilient workplaces.

Tune in for insights grounded in international standards, global data from the IFR World Robotics Report, and modern safety science principles.

Drones are no longer just tools for capturing aerial footage — they’re becoming powerful allies in protecting people and the planet. In this episode, we explore how drone technology is reshaping Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices across industries. From real-time hazard detection and confined space inspections to emergency response and environmental monitoring, drones are redefining what’s possible in safety management.

Join us as we discuss the latest innovations, practical challenges, and success stories that show how drones, paired with AI and data analytics, are helping organizations see risks before they happen — and act faster when it matters most.

For decades, organizations have treated safety and well-being as separate domains — one owned by Operations, the other by HR. But people don’t live in silos. They bring their fatigue, emotions, and life challenges to work every day — and when those human factors go unmanaged, the cost is real.

In this episode, the Risk Hackers team explores the groundbreaking insight paper, “Whole-Person Safety: the Next Frontier of EHS.”
We discuss how traditional corporate structures overlook the human-state risks that drive both safety incidents and performance breakdowns — and how forward-thinking companies are proving that integrating well-being into EHS delivers measurable results.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why it’s time to evolve from compliance to care

How to break down functional silos between HR, EHS, and Operations

What the People-Centered EHS Framework looks like in action

How verified case studies are reshaping the conversation about safety and human performance

Whether you’re a safety leader, HR executive, or senior manager, this episode will change how you think about risk — not just as something to avoid, but as something to understand through the lens of human well-being.