Hong Kong construction safety has witnessed substantial improvement in the last three decades, however, accidents still occur frequently as more than 4,000 accidents are reported in the year 2017. … [Read more...] about IoT-Based Application for Construction Site Safety Monitoring
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Factors Causing Health and Safety Hazards at Construction Sites
The Construction industry is prone to risk to health and safety hazards. Construction workers should have the knowledge of health and safety and apply the knowledge while working. The main objective … [Read more...] about Factors Causing Health and Safety Hazards at Construction Sites
New Data Shows Fatalities Among Construction Laborers Increased in 2019
According to newly released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1061 construction workers were killed on the job in 2019, and 293 (28 percent) of them were construction laborers. The number of … [Read more...] about New Data Shows Fatalities Among Construction Laborers Increased in 2019
Deep Learning Detection of Personal Protective Equipment to Maintain Safety Compliance on Construction Sites
Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is key to minimizing injuries from accidents in construction sites. Past research has attempted at identifying PPE from digital images and videos. … [Read more...] about Deep Learning Detection of Personal Protective Equipment to Maintain Safety Compliance on Construction Sites
Discovering Causality Patterns of Unsafe Behavior Leading to Fall Hazards on Construction Sites
Unsafe behavior as a direct cause accounts for some 80% of accidents in the construction industry. While numerous studies have investigated the factors that influence unsafe behavior, most of them … [Read more...] about Discovering Causality Patterns of Unsafe Behavior Leading to Fall Hazards on Construction Sites
Smart Sensor System in Enhancing Construction Site Safety Management
The Smart Sensor System is a derivative product that executes in the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT). It is anticipated as an effective way to collect, identify, and process information, … [Read more...] about Smart Sensor System in Enhancing Construction Site Safety Management