This book examines the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in industrial safety, focusing on the shift from traditional reactive systems to proactive, predictive safety architectures in smart factories. It explores how AI technologies, including machine learning, computer vision, biometrics, wearables, augmented reality, and digital twins, are revolutionising occupational health and safety across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, energy, aviation, and construction. The book highlights the integration of AI-enabled safety systems, addressing real-time risk monitoring, predictive maintenance, employee well-being, and accident prevention. It also delves into the ethical, legal, and regulatory implications of AI in safety-critical systems, including GDPR compliance, algorithm transparency, and ISO 45001 standards. Case studies from global companies like Siemens, Boeing, Samsung, and INVISTA provide practical insights into implementation, challenges, and outcomes.

Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Management at Czestochowa University of Technology. Her research interests focus on quality management and process improvement, increasingly linked to digital transformation in industry 4.0 and Quality 4.0 concepts, as well sustainability-oriented management topics such as ESG and responsible innovation. In her scientific output, she addresses organizational and technological determinants of efficiency and quality in manufacturing and service settings, often emphasizing how data-driven tools (e.g., digital quality systems, analytics, and AI-related solutions) can support continuous improvement and sustainable performance. She has been listed in Stanford University's ranking of the World's Top 2% Scientists.

Radoslaw Wolniak is Full Professor at the Department of Economics and Informatics at the Silesian University of Technology (Poland). For over two decades he has been dealing with the issues of quality management, Industry 4.0 and Smart City. He has been listed in Stanford University's ranking of the World's Top 2% Scientists.

Michalene Eva Grebski is Instructor of Psychology at the Colorado Mesa University. She teaches Psychology and Human Growth and Development courses. Michalene Grebski has a multicultural educational background and believes in a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to education. In her classes, she promotes a democratized, risk-taking culture as well as lateral thinking.