CAVU International

As technology continues to advance, high-risk industries are becoming safer, smarter, and more sophisticated. Artificial intelligence, automation, and increasingly capable systems are transforming the way we operate, helping organizations anticipate hazards, strengthen safeguards, and improve operational performance.

But as technology evolves, one critical question remains: Where does the risk go?

On October 22, CAVU International's Dell Bull will explore this question during a virtual event hosted through PetroSkills' Community Hub, The Human Factor in Process Safety: Lessons for the Age of AI and Automation.

When Advanced Systems Meet Human Performance

Drawing on lessons from Naval Aviation and the energy industry, Dell will examine why serious incidents can still occur despite highly capable people, advanced technology, and robust safety systems.

Even in organizations with sophisticated safeguards, human performance remains a critical component of operational safety. The ability to recognize changing conditions, communicate effectively, make sound decisions, and respond to unexpected challenges can determine whether an operation succeeds or an incident occurs.

As AI and automation assume greater responsibility in high-risk environments, the role of the human operator is evolving. While technology can reduce certain risks, it can also introduce new challenges related to situational awareness, decision-making, and the interaction between people and increasingly complex systems.

Understanding these challenges is essential to building safer, more resilient operations.

Preparing for the Rig of the Future

The rig of the future will undoubtedly benefit from advancements in automation and artificial intelligence. However, technological innovation alone cannot eliminate operational risk.

As systems become more capable, organizations must continue developing the human performance skills necessary to manage complexity, recognize emerging risks, and respond effectively when conditions deviate from expectations.

During this virtual event, Dell will share insights from high-risk industries to explore how the lessons of human performance can help organizations prepare for the next generation of operational challenges.

The discussion will examine why human performance, judgment, and decision-making may become the defining process safety challenge of the rig of the future.