VICTORIA, Seychelles — As Safety Week 2025 opens from November 10 to 14, the spotlight falls on how the digital revolution is reshaping the management of safety at work and the growing use of technology to protect workers. This year’s chosen theme is shining a light on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, drones, virtual reality and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), tools that are already transforming how accidents are prevented and how workers are protected.
Globally, AI tools are being used to improve safety and health at work, including AI-powered cameras and sensors that detect unsafe conditions, wearable devices that monitor a worker’s heart rate, body temperature, and exposure to heat or noise, and digital training platforms where workers learn safety skills through videos and simulations. Although the use of such advanced tools is still limited in Seychelles, the direction is clear. As workplaces modernise and the country continues to promote digital transformation, opportunities will grow for employers to integrate smart systems into their occupational safety and health practices.
The theme also cautions that digitalisation is not without its challenges. While technology offers major opportunities to improve workers’ health and safety — by drastically reducing human exposure to dangerous tasks and enhancing hazard prediction — it also brings new risks, such as ergonomic issues, repetitive strain injuries, and fatigue from prolonged screen use. Therefore, governments, employers, workers, and other stakeholders must work collaboratively to ensure that technology is introduced thoughtfully and responsibly. With smart planning, responsible use of technology, and continued commitment from employers and workers, Seychelles can build a culture of safety that is fit for the future.
