Automation of tasks: Facts and figures

This infographic shows the main facts and figures associated with automation of tasks, as part of the “Safe and healthy work in the digital age” campaign. 

It points out occupational safety and health risks and challenges associated to automation of tasks, such as loss of autonomy and over-reliance on technologies. As well as opportunities like increased time available for upskilling and minimised exposure to hazardous environments. It also presents sectors implementing task automation and provides examples of automated tasks.