A Q&A with Allan Parsells, Site Lead for Workplace Health and Safety at Amazon
What is your top priority for workplace safety at Amazon?
"I strive for zero injuries above all else. My goal is to have every person walk out of the building the same way they walked in."
How has Intenseye improved your ability to identify and address safety risks?
"The Intenseye system allows my team to increase their field of vision within the fulfillment center. This increased visibility coupled with the AI technology and customized reporting allow my team to be on the cutting edge of safety. Accurate alerts allow us to identify risk by department, job role and shift and then put actions in place to eliminate those found risks."
Can you describe any instances where Intenseye's alerts helped prevent an injury?
"We have a policy that all Associates who enter trailers on the inbound dock must wear hard hats as part of their mandatory PPE. Based on feedback received by the Intenseye system, we noticed a decrease in compliance during night shift. We were able to put measures in place to correct the behavior and ultimately eliminate our injury risk within this space."
How has Intenseye influenced your safety culture at Amazon?
"There is a lot of excitement about it in operations-It’s helping us bridge the gap between the two teams, so that we can work together to create a positive safety culture. My goal is to have every person walk out of the building the same way they walked in. Computer vision is a great tool to be able to do that."
How would you sum up your experience with Intenseye so far?
"Intenseye has really stepped up our workplace safety game, no doubt. By integrating with our camera system, it's like we've added 52 eagle-eyed pros to our safety team. The real-time alerts on hazards have made us way more proactive. It's pretty slick to see operations get excited about safety, and together we're forging a stronger, cooperative safety culture. My aim is always zero injuries, and Intenseye's tech is key in making sure everyone goes home healthy. Its ethical AI usage is the cherry on top, ensuring we respect privacy while keeping folks safe. Plus, the detailed analytics are super helpful for risk management and making a positive business impact."
