Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) graduate who has introduced safety gear compliance Artificial Intelligence (AI) System, safeguarding workers in high risk environments including mines, companies and Industries.
Nyasulu, from Kacheche Village, Traditional Authority Jalavikuwa Munthali in Mzimba district says he is setting standards for safety with his ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology capable of detecting risks, improving regulatory compliance and automating safety processes.
The 22-year-old graduate and a holder of Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems, obtained in 2024, told ProjectM that the AI Technology verifies the workers identity and ensures compliance with safety gear such as helmets, Boots, protective glasses, and other Personal Protective Equipment.
He said:’’ Compliance is no longer an obstacle but a simple step forward in a safer environment and that is why we have introduced a voluntary AI standard to help you reduce risks, avoid penalties and prioritise the well-being of their employees.
“We are also integrating detection cameras and wearable monitors as safety procedures capable of detecting common dangers such as unprotected edges or improper use of safety gear. In this case, the CCTV Camera will capture everything on the entrance thereby enabling immediate alerts for any violations to maintain a zero accident environment in wide area workplaces like workshops, mining industries, Companies among others.”
The Mzimba based young innovator vehemently said that by investing in high visibility work wear, employers can ensure the safety of their people while also promoting their brand in the process, demonstrating their commitment at work place.
‘’This new software will pave the way for increased safety and efficiency on the job site, by detecting risk earlier, streamlining risk of injuries, and enhancing overall performance. Additionally, we would like to integrate high Internet of Things (IOT) devices in the helmet as one of future tailored plans, because Sometimes workers are exposed to unfriendly working environment conditions such as dust, high temperatures alike,’’ said Nyasulu.
According to him, in the event that workers have lost direction in the mines or construction companies, these IOT gadgets will help to locate them in real-time.
He said close to K50, 000 has been invested in this project which according to him, part of the money was used to purchase the materials which include; AI model, the server-infrastructure and the Camera integration to the AI Model for real-time identification.
On challenges, the software developer explained that he has not taken the project into production due to lack of funding opportunities adding that for the project to work in a real-production environment a lot has to be invested.
“However, in this episode of safety we are encouraging companies, workshops, households and many other stakeholders to explore how artificial Intelligence is being used to solve pressing issues to enhance the critical role of psychological safety in today’s digital World. The AI can optimize operations and ultimately achieve significant cost savings and improve performance,’’ he said.
Patrick Nyasulu is available on: +265 999 73 60 99
