Skanska Safety Sidekick is an AI-powered assistant designed to deliver instant safety guidance to its project teams.
The safety tool serves as a digital companion for workers and leaders at every level by consolidating Skanska’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manual, OSHA construction standards, and supplemental safety documentation into one streamlined, easily accessible resource available on both mobile and desktop platforms, according to the company.
“With the Safety Sidekick, we are combining the power of AI with our deep-rooted commitment to well-planned, efficient, and safely executed construction,” said Paul Haining, chief EHS officer. “This tool empowers our teams to make informed, safe decisions at every stage of a project.”
What does Skanska Safety Sidekick do?
Key features include:
- Real-time access to safety resources and task-specific best practices.
- Context-aware guidance based on job site conditions to ensure compliance with OSHA and Skanska protocols.
- Support for safety classification and documentation through the Safety Classification Learning Model.
- Practical, scenario-based policy application to guide day-to-day operations.
- Assistance through all phases of the Plan-Do-Check-Act safety cycle.
The Safety Sidekick is one of several tools in Skanska’s growing suite of generative AI solutions, collectively known as Expert Sidekicks. These purpose-built tools are infused with Skanska-specific knowledge and expertise. By integrating AI into daily workflows, Skanska reinforces its industry leadership — leveraging digital innovation to enhance safety and ensure operational consistency as part of its data strategy.
“These tools empower our people to turn data—including our enterprise knowledge—into actionable insights that better support our project teams and deliver more value to our customers,” said Anita Nelson, chief strategy officer at Skanska USA Building. “By embedding data-informed strategies and technologies into the core of our operations, we’re strengthening our ability to stay agile, efficient, and future-focused in an evolving industry.”
