AI, Globalization, and Ethics in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety

This chapter explores the ethical implications of emerging technologies in OEHS, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, natural language processing (NLP), and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). The chapter outlines the benefits and risks of these tools, discusses global disparities in ethical governance, and proposes best practices for ethical deployment. It closes by emphasizing the need for OEHS professionals to engage in continuous learning and proactive governance to navigate future challenges ethically.