BFFF INITITIVES
NEWSLETTER
KEEP IT SAFE MARCH / APRIL 2025
Foreword
The first example showed how a national food wholesaler has utilised A.I in its 2000 strong HGV fleet to identify driver distractions, this has resulted in a 40% reduction in road traffic accidents within the first 3 months of implementation and all insured risks down by 15% together with a reduction in civil claims.
Simon Brentnall CMIOSH PIEMA AIFSM BFFF were recently asked to speak at the International Food Event (IFE) in London on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (A.I). According to research, the Food and Drink industry has been the fourth fastest adopter of A.I technology. In this session I provided successful examples of how A.I is being practically implemented within BFFF membership.
The second example showed how a national retailer has reduced employee accidents in its East Midlands site by 80% in the first 10 weeks of deployment. The system can detect people running, blocked fire exits, workers in close proximity to workplace transport and incorrect manual handling technique. With the food industry losing so many experienced workers of the baby boomer generation through retirement, A.I technology provides exiting an opportunity for young people to step up being somewhat tech savvy already. The session was a great success with standing room only. To raise a query simply e-mail me at: simonbrentnall@BFFF.co.uk
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