Guardian AI Query Guide

Overview

Guardian AI is Safety Square's intelligent safety assistant. It operates in two modes:

Job Step Analysis - Real-time hazard gap detection during job step creation
Dashboard Insights - Natural language queries on safety data

This guide covers both modes and best practices.

Part 1: Job Step Analysis

When crews add job steps, Guardian AI analyzes the step and identifies gaps.

What Guardian Analyzes

Input	Analysis
Step description	Work type detection, inherent hazards
Selected hazards	Completeness check against work type
Selected controls	Adequacy check against hazards
Project context	Site hazards, work type, environment

Guardian Output

Safety Flags
- Work types detected (hot work, electrical, etc.)
- Permit requirements indicated
- Special precautions flagged
Missing Hazards
- Hazards the crew may have overlooked
- Based on step description and context
- Ranked by relevance
Suggested Controls
- Controls to address identified hazards
- Industry best practices
- Site-specific recommendations

Example Analysis

Input:
  Step: "Weld bracket to column at 15-foot elevation"
  Hazards: ["Burns", "Fire"]
  Controls: ["Welding gloves", "Fire extinguisher nearby"]

Guardian Analysis:
  Safety Flags:
    - Hot work detected (permit required)
    - Elevated work detected (fall protection required)

  Missing Hazards:
    - Fall from height
    - Arc flash / UV exposure
    - Falling objects (to workers below)
    - Fume inhalation

  Suggested Controls:
    - Fall protection harness with 100% tie-off
    - Welding hood with appropriate shade
    - Barricade area below
    - Mechanical ventilation or respirator
    - Fire watch during and after work

Best Practices for Job Step Analysis

Be Specific in Descriptions
"Weld bracket at 15 feet" > "Do welding" - Details help Guardian understand context
Include Location Information
Height matters (fall hazards), area matters (confined space), environment matters (weather exposure)
Don't Pre-Filter Hazards
Select hazards you think apply, let Guardian catch what you missed. It's a safety net, not a replacement
Review All Suggestions
Don't auto-dismiss. Each suggestion has reasoning. Accept what applies, dismiss what doesn't

Part 2: Dashboard Insights

Safety Directors can query Guardian for patterns and insights across all safety data.

Accessing Insights

Go to Dashboard
Click "Guardian Insights" panel
Type your question
Review response

Effective Query Examples

Question Type	Example Query
Status Check	"Which projects have active work right now?"
Hazard Analysis	"What are the most common hazards across all projects?"
Compliance Check	"Which crews haven't completed briefings today?"
Pattern Detection	"Show me incidents involving falls this month"
Risk Assessment	"Which projects have the most job steps without re-briefing?"
Comparison	"Compare incident rates between projects"

Query Best Practices

Be Specific About Time
"today" / "this week" / "last 30 days" - Helps narrow results
Name Projects When Relevant
"Show me Unit 4 Turnaround activity" - Guardian knows your project names
Ask Follow-Up Questions
"Tell me more about that incident" / "Why is that project flagged?"
Use Natural Language
Don't try to code. Ask like you'd ask a colleague

Guardian Limitations

Guardian AI is powerful but has limits:

Not Real-Time Sensors: Guardian analyzes data, not physical conditions
Depends on Input Quality: Garbage in = garbage out
Suggestions, Not Requirements: Guardian advises, humans decide
Company Data Only: Can't access external databases or regulations