AI uses within Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Senior EHS  Specialist – HSI 

 Rob is an experienced EHS leader with 15+ years across technology, professional services and the built environment. At HSI, a leading EHS SaaS provider, he combines internal assurance and continuous improvement responsibilities with EHS professional services for enterprise customers, helping organisations strengthen governance and digitise safe systems of work.

Throughout his career, Rob has led EHS teams, developed risk management strategies and implemented practical improvements across complex operational environments. His experience spans Babcock International Group, WSP, JLL and NG Bailey, bringing together frontline operational knowledge, consultancy and international EHS responsibilities. He is particularly interested in how technology, including AI, can improve safety management and support better risk-informed decisions.

Rob is a Chartered Fellow and an active contributor to the profession. Since 2015, he has supported professional development as a senior IOSH mentor and interview panel chair, helping develop the next generation of EHS leaders. He also contributes to thought leadership through professional speaking and a LinkedIn network of 16,000 professionals. Rob has delivered talks on AI and SaaS digitalisation to audiences including the British Safety Council, British Plastics Federation, IOSH, Considerate Constructors Scheme and Construction Logistics and Community Safety.

Outside his role, Rob is a trustee of an education charity and has been a guest lecturer on Birmingham University's international MSc programme for the last 5 years. He remains passionate about helping others use technology to improve departmental performance. His published work includes his concept on Safety Stacks.