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Evidence observatory

Purpose

The purpose of the PAIQ evidence observatory is to conduct an ongoing identification and synthesis of research regarding the impact of workplace-based artificial intelligence (AI) on worker safety, health, and wellbeing using a living systematic review approach.

A living systematic review is a systematic review that is regularly updated, and which incorporates relevant new evidence as it becomes available. (Elliot et al., 2017). 

Expected outcomes

This research cluster will produce recommendations for practice based on the quality, quantity, and consistency of peer-reviewed evidence. This website will present report descriptive findings as they become available.

Key activities

  • Ensure rigorous and transparent living review methods: Apply systematic search, screening, and quality appraisal methods across academic literature sources, re-run annually to ensure currency.
  • Synthesize findings by emerging themes from the living review.
  • Integrate insights: Feed evidence observatory findings into the PAIQ project’s conceptual framework.
  • Engage partners: Work with partners to interpret evidence and its implications for workers, workplaces, and AI governance.
  • Translate insights: Develop knowledge products, including an online dashboard to present evidence and recommendations.

Research team

Chairs and research leads

  • Emma Irvin, Institute for Work & Health
  • Susan Peters, Center for Work, Health and Well-Being, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
  • Abi Sriharan, York University

Confirmed members

  • Sylvia Boyce, United Steelworkers
  • Daniel Browne, Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society at the University of Toronto
  • Natalie Conte, Blueprint-ADE
  • Valerio De Stefano, York University
  • Gagan Gill, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
  • Simon Harding, Blueprint-ADE
  • Pam Hubley, University Health Network
  • Kimberley Kargus, Employment and Social Development Canada
  • Vera Roberts, Inclusive Research Design Centre at OCAD University
  • Jordann Thirgood, CSA Public Policy Centre
  • Jutta Treviranus, Inclusive Research Design Centre at OCAD University
  • Deepani Weerapura, WorkSafeBC
  • Mathew Wilson, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

Research analyst and coordinator

Meghan Crouch, Institute for Work & Health