Artificial intelligence (AI) takes safety monitoring to the next level.
While drone footage review is helping crews gain perspective, AI-powered cameras are advancing site safety with real-time analysis — no rewinding required.
Kiewit Offshore Services Ltd., (KOS) a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, recently completed a pilot of an artificial intelligence system called T-Pulse that is reshaping how safety risks are identified and addressed. Developed by Detect Technologies, the AI tool was integrated into 18 cameras across three work areas at the KOS fabrication yard in Ingleside, Texas.
The system scanned live video feeds for multiple key hazard categories including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe lifting and hoisting practices, job safety and standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance, confined space hazards, work at heights, vehicle safety, dropped objects and housekeeping. When a hazard was identified, alerts were sent to key job leadership in real time, along with recommendations for corrective actions. Daily and weekly reports followed to monitor for trends and recurring issues.
The pilot delivered a 91.7% accuracy rate, with only 64 verified false positives. Site-specific customization enhanced precision — reducing false positives by 99%.
“Out of the box, this tool is looking for the use of industry safeguards in safety,” said Tim Storheim, district safety manager. “We were able to work with Detect to program it to incorporate our own safeguards — which sometimes exceed industry requirements — or tailor it to identify scope-specific safety measures unique to certain sites.”
Insights gathered during the pilot drove targeted improvements and meaningful field conversations. By recognizing patterns across different locations, the technology gave leaders opportunities to reinforce expectations, refine procedures and proactively reduce risk.
With strong early results and no disruption to operations, KOS is preparing to deploy six more AI-enabled cameras — each one adding another layer of intelligence to an already robust safety program.
The T-pulse system scans live video feeds for multiple key hazard categories. To augment its existing safety program, Kiewit worked with Detect Technologies to further customize what was being detected to improve accuracy and incorporate scope-specific safeguards.
