Boston, MASSACHUSETTS, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Protex AI<\/a>, a leading enterprise industrial AI provider, has announced the launch of its latest educational initiative: The AI-Ready EHS Leader Certification<\/a>. This innovative online course is tailored for Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals eager to master safety AI technologies while promoting a people-first workplace culture.<\/p>\n Arianna Howard – EHS Technology Consultant<\/p>\n As industrial enterprises increasingly adopt advanced technologies, the role of safety leaders is evolving. Protex AI’s new certification aims to bridge the gap between complex AI capabilities and practical EHS management.<\/p>\n The program is led by Arianna Howard, EHS Technology Consultant and Co-Founder of Syncra Group, who brings extensive experience in operational EHS roles and technology consulting. Her expertise spans helping organizations from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies navigate AI adoption challenges such as governance, change management, and team building.<\/p>\n The certification program focuses on using safety AI as a supportive tool to protect frontline workers, shifting the industry narrative away from traditional employee surveillance.<\/p>\n The curriculum includes four core modules:<\/p>\n “Safety AI shouldn’t be about watching people; it should be about protecting them,”<\/em> said Dan Hobbs, CEO at Protex AI. “As an industrial AI provider, we see firsthand how technology can elevate a business. With this certification, we are giving EHS leaders the exact blueprint they need to deploy safety AI ethically and effectively. This is about giving safety teams a digital assistant that helps eliminate risks, while respecting and supporting the workforce every step of the way.”<\/em><\/p>\n Upon completion, participants earn the AI-Ready EHS Leader Designation, certifying their ability to lead modern, privacy-respecting safety tech initiatives.<\/p>\n Enrollment is now open, and EHS managers, safety directors, and enterprise risk executives can register for free at\u00a0https:\/\/learn.protex.ai\/course\/the-ai-ready-ehs-leader-certification<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Protex AI<\/strong><\/p>\n At Protex AI, we’re building a safer, smarter industrial workplace with an intelligent operating system that redefines how facilities operate. Our AI-powered technology is enabling businesses to gain greater visibility of unsafe behaviours in their facilities. The privacy-preserving platform plugs into existing CCTV infrastructure and uses its computer vision technologies to capture unsafe events autonomously in settings such as warehouses and manufacturing facilities.<\/p>\n![\"Industrial](\"https:\/\/pressranger.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/3323883\/arianna-howard-protex-ai.png\")
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