Struck-by equipment is one of the main reasons of accidents on construction sites. In order to improve construction safety, previous research proposed using Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) to track … [Read more...] about Providing Proximity Safety Alerts to Workers on Construction Sites Using Bluetooth Low Energy RTLS
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Nested Network for Detecting PPE on Large Construction Sites Based on Frame Segmentation
Safety is a main concern for the construction industry because of the high rate of accidents and casualties on construction sites. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a major part of safety … [Read more...] about Nested Network for Detecting PPE on Large Construction Sites Based on Frame Segmentation
Exploring Instrumentation and Sensor Technologies for Highway Design and Construction Projects
With the infusion of emerging technologies into highway construction practices, state departments of transportation (DOTs) can make better informed decisions that positively influence cost, schedule, … [Read more...] about Exploring Instrumentation and Sensor Technologies for Highway Design and Construction Projects
Human-Object Interaction Recognition for Automatic Construction Site Safety Inspection
Today, computer vision object detection methods are used for safety inspections from site videos and images. These methods detect bounding boxes and use hand-made rules to enable personal protective … [Read more...] about Human-Object Interaction Recognition for Automatic Construction Site Safety Inspection
A Real-Time Automated Approach for Ensuring Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Construction Site
Construction sites are one of the most perilous environments where many potential hazards may occur. Even though workers are trained to stay away from potential dangers, there are still many types of … [Read more...] about A Real-Time Automated Approach for Ensuring Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Construction Site
Fault-Tolerant Control of Variable Speed Limits for Freeway Work Zone Using Likelihood Estimation
Freeway work zone with lane closure can lead to disruption to local traffic and cause significant impacts on mobility, safety and environmental sustainability. To mitigate traffic congestion near work … [Read more...] about Fault-Tolerant Control of Variable Speed Limits for Freeway Work Zone Using Likelihood Estimation