OSHX Lab
Where Innovation Becomes Action. The Hands-on Testing Ground for Safety Innovation
The Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) X Lab helps businesses pilot and validate emerging safety technologies in real-world environments, ensuring they align with industry needs before investment.
Led by Industry, Powered by Collaboration
Founded by Heathrow Airport, Safetytech Accelerator, and HSE, OSHX Lab brings together major industry players.
Live Testing & Challenge Programmes
HSE runs real-world safety innovation challenges with industry leaders ensuring solutions are practical and scalable.
A Growing Network
Open to major asset owners, construction firms, and safety-critical industries shaping the future of OSH.
Why OSHX ?
The ‘X’ Factor – Amplifying Safety & Productivity
- The ‘X’ in OSHX represents amplification, recognising that leading safety performance drives higher productivity, efficiency, and resilience.
Test Before you Invest
- Reduce risk by piloting safety innovations in real work settings.
Address Industry-specific Safety Needs
- Challenges vary across sectors, and OSHX tailors pilots to meet member requirements.
Enhance Operational Safety & Efficiency
- Minimise downtime, improve workforce well-being, and strengthen risk management.
Collaborate with Industry Leaders & Regulators
- Work with HSE, your peers, such as Heathrow, and technology companies to create solutions for your common safety challenges.
Access Cutting-edge Safety Innovations
- Validate emerging technologies in real-world conditions before full-scale adoption.
Lead the Way in Safety & Innovation
- Strengthen your reputation as a forward-thinking organisation committed to workforce safety and well-being.
Accelerate Decision-making on Safety Solutions
- Learn from OSHX’s collective challenges to make faster, data-driven choices.
The Safety Challenge: Why innovation needs to move faster
Workplace safety should be advancing, yet progress remains slow leading to costly injuries, workforce strain, and operational risks.
- $3 trillion – The annual cost of workplace injuries to the global economy.
- 47,000+ UK construction injuries each year result in downtime, legal risks, and financial strain.
- 2.6M workers are out due to long-term health conditions, including burnout and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Why Is Innovation Slow?
The technology to solve these challenges already exists— ranging from AI and wearables to advanced robotics, automation, and predictive analytics—but adoption remains limited due to:
- Lack of real-world validation: Many safety solutions fail to integrate effectively into industry workflows.
- Regulatory & operational barriers: Tight budgets, complex compliance requirements, and legacy processes slow innovation.
- Pilot projects that never scale: Even when new solutions are tested, many fail to transition from small-scale pilots to full implementation.
What Challenges do Industry Leaders Face?
Safety challenges vary by industry. Some of the key risks OSHX Lab members seek to address include:
- Fatigue & Burnout: Reducing long-term health risks caused by high physical and mental demands.
- Hazardous Work Environments: Improving safety in high-risk areas, including working at heights, confined spaces and exposure to harmful substances.
- Lack of Real-Time Safety Insights: Preventing incidents before they happen through predictive monitoring and AI-powered safety analytics.
- Hearing & Respiratory Protection: Ensuring PPE effectiveness in challenging environments.
These are just examples—OSHX Lab tailors its focus to the priorities of its members, ensuring safety innovation meets real-world business needs.
OSHX Lab: Turning Safety Innovation Into Real-World Impact
OSHX Lab is not just a testing lab—it’s where safety technology meets industry reality. By piloting solutions in real work environments, OSHX Lab helps businesses validate what works, refine what doesn’t, and accelerate adoption. The result? Fewer injuries, reduced downtime, and stronger compliance—without wasted investment.
What Technologies Does OSHX Cover?
OSHX Lab covers all emerging safety technologies with no limitations—focusing on real-world implementation to solve industry challenges effectively.
OSHX Lab adapts its pilot programs based on the needs of its members.
Examples include:
AI & Predictive Analytics
Identify and mitigate risks before incidents occur.
Industrial IoT & Smart Sensors
Monitor site conditions and worker health in real time.
Digital Safety Platforms
Centralized compliance and risk management tools.
Wearables & Smart PPE
Fatigue monitoring, connected safety gear, and next-gen protection.
Who Should Join OSHX Lab?
- Safety & risk leaders in construction, infrastructure, and high-risk industries.
- Operations & compliance leaders seeking proven safety solutions.
- Innovation & technology leaders driving the adoption of new safety solutions.
- Industry leaders looking to future-proof their workforce through tested, real-world safety innovations.
Join OSHX Lab – Limited Spots Available
Apply today to secure your place and gain access to exclusive safety pilot programs, expert collaboration, and industry-leading expertise.
Fill out the form below to apply and be part of the future of safety innovation.
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