The construction industry continues to be one of the leading industries for injuries and fatalities throughout the world. Deaths in the United States resulting from construction workers colliding with … [Read more...] about Wearable, Wireless Identification Sensing Platform: Self-Monitoring Alert and Reporting Technology for Hazard Avoidance and Training (SmartHat)
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Connected Cars and Smart Vests Could Help Make Work Zones Safer
More than 1,200 roadside workers have been killed by accidents involving vehicles since 2010. Audi is one of the automakers that are working to implement cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) … [Read more...] about Connected Cars and Smart Vests Could Help Make Work Zones Safer
Development of a Connected Smart Vest for Improved Roadside Work Zone Safety
Roadside work zones (WZs) present imminent safety threats 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 Development of a Connected Smart Vest for Improved Roadside Work Zone Safety
A Study of Fall Arrest Fatalities at Construction Site in Malaysia
Construction fall incidents have significant financial and humanitarian consequences for the construction industry since the construction industry plays a crucial role in economic development, … [Read more...] about A Study of Fall Arrest Fatalities at Construction Site in Malaysia
Technical Information – Protecting Workers from Silica Exposure on Transportation Construction Projects
Protecting Workers from Silica Exposure on Transportation Construction Projects provides technical information to assist employers and workers in providing controls, programs and protection from … [Read more...] about Technical Information – Protecting Workers from Silica Exposure on Transportation Construction Projects
Autonomous Detection System for Non-Hard-Hat Use at Construction Sites Using Sensor Technology
In this study, we present a novel method of detecting hard hat use on construction sites using a modified version of an off-the-shelf wearable device. The data-transmitting node of the device … [Read more...] about Autonomous Detection System for Non-Hard-Hat Use at Construction Sites Using Sensor Technology