In the whole world, Construction sector is one of the foremost booming industries. In India Construction is the second largest employer in 2017, close to 51 million people are employed in this … [Read more...] about Futuristic Sustainable Energy and Technology, Chapter 53 – Internet of Personal Protective Equipment: Automation for Worker’s Safety at Construction Sites
Detection and Identification Technologies
Rule-Based Automated Safety Monotoring System for Work Zone Safety
Construction is considered a hazardous industry responsible for a large portion of fatal and non-fatal work-related injuries. Despite efforts by the construction industry, many fatalities and injuries … [Read more...] about Rule-Based Automated Safety Monotoring System for Work Zone Safety
Low-Cost Connected Work Zone Devices With Simplified Architecture
Connected work zone devices for safety, traffic monitoring, and performance evaluation are important assets in road construction projects. Challenges for implementation and connectivity present a … [Read more...] about Low-Cost Connected Work Zone Devices With Simplified Architecture
Wearable Technology for Personalized Construction Safety Monitoring and Trending: Review of Applicable Devices
The construction process is considered a very risky endeavor because of the high frequency of work-related injuries and fatalities. The collection and analysis of safety data is an important element … [Read more...] about Wearable Technology for Personalized Construction Safety Monitoring and Trending: Review of Applicable Devices
Wearable Sensing Devices: Towards the Development of a Personalized System for Construction Safety and Health Risk Mitigation
Wearable sensing devices (WSDs) are increasingly helping workers stay safe and healthy in several industries. However, workers, especially in the construction industry, have shown some aversion … [Read more...] about Wearable Sensing Devices: Towards the Development of a Personalized System for Construction Safety and Health Risk Mitigation
What Drives Construction Workers’ Acceptance of Wearable Technologies in the Workplace?: Indoor Localization and Wearable Health Devices for Occupational Safety and Health
The use of wearable sensing devices (e.g., GPS and physiological sensors) can open a new door toward occupational safety and health management in physically demanding and hazardous construction (e.g., … [Read more...] about What Drives Construction Workers’ Acceptance of Wearable Technologies in the Workplace?: Indoor Localization and Wearable Health Devices for Occupational Safety and Health