Welcome to the What Works Institute
Risk-Informed AI in EHS Learning Community

About this Community

The What Works Institute Risk-Informed AI in EHS Learning Community is more than a network - it is a living workgroup of committed EHS leaders dedicated to sharing practices, addressing common challenges, and elevating their organization’s approach to this critical issue.

Community members meet monthly both virtually and at What Works events to compare programs, identify and test new tactics, and push one another on a collective journey of continuous improvement.

What do Members Receive?

What Works Learning Community members receive a wealth of content and connections throughout the year. The below list is just a taste of what you can expect when you join one of our dynamic, member-directed groups:

  • Weekly Community Updates and Regulatory Newsletter of your choosing (select from one of five)

  • Monthly Community Calls focused on benchmarking, practice-sharing and solutions

  • Quarterly Webinars with rich content from expert speakers and members willing to dive deep

Current Focus

  • Risk-Informed AI for Decision-Making: Leveraging advanced AI models—including predictive analytics and natural language processing—to enhance risk assessments and decision-making.

  • Real-World AI Applications: Moving beyond speculative hype by developing practical, measurable safety solutions focused on SIF prevention and incident analysis.

  • Integration into EHS Systems: Automating and optimizing environmental, health, and safety operations by embedding AI capabilities into existing EHS frameworks.

  • Collaborative Learning & Executive Training: Establishing an AI in EHS learning community and flagship masterclasses to empower leaders with knowledge and tools.

  • Client-Centric Innovation: Partnering directly with EHS professionals to co-develop tailored AI-driven risk analytics tools that address industry-specific challenges and drive improvements.

This Learning Community unites AI practitioners focused on advancing risk-informed solutions that support EHS outcomes. It aims to address the complex interplay of tech and human factors.

The objective is to leverage AI-driven innovations to enhance safety performance while ensuring that the human elements of EHS management are seamlessly integrated.

Current focus areas for the Learning Community include but are not limited to the following member-driven topics:

Ready to Learn More?

  • Three annual events (one virtual, two in-person) as well as a reduced pass to the annual What Works Symposium.

  • Regularly-published tools, guidance, policy and program templates, and white papers

  • Access to a living content library from across What Works Institute communities and workgroups

What Works Institute Members are ready to welcome you to the table! Joining is as easy as selecting your Learning Community!