On-site safety is the most crucial issue that the construction industry focuses on, and safety helmet is one piece to on-site personnel protection and accident reduction. Construction safety managers … [Read more...] about Application of an Intelligent Safety Helmet to Construction Site Safety Management
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Machine Vision-Enabled Traffic Controller for Safer and Smoother Traffic Flow Around Construction Sites
With the continuous process of urbanization in many cities around the globe, construction works are increasingly interrupting traffic flow in urban roads. At construction sites, usually traffic … [Read more...] about Machine Vision-Enabled Traffic Controller for Safer and Smoother Traffic Flow Around Construction Sites
A Real-Time Computer Vision System for Workers’ PPE and Posture Detection in Actual Construction Site Environment
The real-time video detection model is yet a challenging, especially in detecting construction site workers and their PPE (helmet and safety gear) and postures, since the construction site environment … [Read more...] about A Real-Time Computer Vision System for Workers’ PPE and Posture Detection in Actual Construction Site Environment
Freeway Work Zone Traffic State Estimation with Fault Diagnosis
Freeway work zone can cause disruption to local traffic and have adverse impacts on mobility and safety of road users and those who work in the work zone. To ensure an effective traffic management … [Read more...] about Freeway Work Zone Traffic State Estimation with Fault Diagnosis
Design and Evaluation of a Connected Work Zone Hazard Detection and Communication System for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs)
Roadside work zones (WZs) present imminent safety hazards for roadway workers as well as passing motorists. In 2016, 764 fatalities occurred in WZs in the United States due to motor vehicle traffic … [Read more...] about Design and Evaluation of a Connected Work Zone Hazard Detection and Communication System for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs)
Barriers for the Adoption of Incorporating RFID with Mobile Technology for Improved Safety of Construction Professionals
The frequent occupational hazards experienced within the construction industry is responsible for construction professionals having high exposure to occupational hazards than other occupations. The … [Read more...] about Barriers for the Adoption of Incorporating RFID with Mobile Technology for Improved Safety of Construction Professionals