The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is gaining traction in the construction industry. UAVs are used to address productivity, inspection and safety matters. This paper presents a conceptual … [Read more...] about Developing a Framework for Deploying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to Improve Construction Safety Management
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Applications of BIM and UAV to Construction Safety
Building information modeling (BIM) and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) have shown a potential to improve construction safety performance. As new technologies, they are in an early adoption stage in the … [Read more...] about Applications of BIM and UAV to Construction Safety
Tools for Road Safety Audits and Road Safety Inspections at Work Zones
Road Safety Audits (RSA) and Road Safety Inspections (RSI) are effective means of Road Infrastructure Safety Management. They are preventive tools, consisting of systematic, safety assessments, … [Read more...] about Tools for Road Safety Audits and Road Safety Inspections at Work Zones
Factors Influencing Safety Performance at the Construction Site
The construction industry plays a vital role in the Malaysian economic sector. However, statistics show that the number of accidents has been rising over the years, especially at construction sites. … [Read more...] about Factors Influencing Safety Performance at the Construction Site
Real-Time Alarming, Monitoring, and Locating for Non-Hard-Hat Use in Construction
Non-hard-hat use (NHU) is related to many construction accidents, so NHU inspection is crucial to safety management, in which automatic NHU monitoring plays an essential role. Existing computer … [Read more...] about Real-Time Alarming, Monitoring, and Locating for Non-Hard-Hat Use in Construction
Assessment of Stakeholders’ Awareness of the Construction Health and Safety Regulations on Construction Sites in South Africa
In 2009, the Construction Industry Development Board commissioned the study of construction health and safety in South Africa, which revealed that despite the advancement in legislation in the form of … [Read more...] about Assessment of Stakeholders’ Awareness of the Construction Health and Safety Regulations on Construction Sites in South Africa