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)
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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
PPEs Compliance Technology to Legalize the Automated Monitoring of Safety Standards
Governments are always looking to monitor safety violations on construction sites. Those violations are not only causing numerous injuries and deaths to workers but also delays and subsequently costs … [Read more...] about PPEs Compliance Technology to Legalize the Automated Monitoring of Safety Standards
Random Finite Set-Based Anomaly Detection for Safety Monitoring in Construction Sites
Low visibility hazard detection in construction sites is a crucial task for prevention of fatal accidents. Manual monitoring of construction workers to ensure they follow the safety rules (e.g., wear … [Read more...] about Random Finite Set-Based Anomaly Detection for Safety Monitoring in Construction Sites
Automatic Detection of Hardhats Worn by Construction Personnel: A Deep Learning Approach and Benchmark Dataset
Hardhats play an essential role in protecting construction individuals from accidents. However, wearing hardhats is not strictly enforced among workers due to all kinds of reasons. To enhance … [Read more...] about Automatic Detection of Hardhats Worn by Construction Personnel: A Deep Learning Approach and Benchmark Dataset
A Connected Work Zone Hazard Detection System for Highway Construction Work Zones
In order to reduce the risk of collisions for roadway construction workers, this research aims to develop an innovative holistic solution at roadway work zones. In this research, a connected hazard … [Read more...] about A Connected Work Zone Hazard Detection System for Highway Construction Work Zones