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Technology Applied to Construction Safety

Event Date
Jul 31, 2010
Type
Conference Presentation - Plenary
Research Team
RT-269
Slides
14
Topic
Real-time Pro-Active Safety in Construction
DOCUMENT DETAILS
Abstract
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Abstract
The primary goal of RT-269 was to demonstrate how existing technology can be used to record and warn construction personnel of the presence of hazards in real-time. Various devices were evaluated that warn construction personnel of the presence of potential hazards in real time. Other devices were evaluated that record location, proximity, and trajectory data of construction resources (i.e., workers, equipment, and materials) in real time. Field tests were done to evaluate application to construction operations and to assess worker receptiveness to the use of the technology using survey and interview techniques.  The research and field tests concluded that the personal and equipment protection devices were both effective at alerting personnel of the danger of close proximity to heavy equipment (improving situational awareness). The 3D visualization tracking technology was effective to monitor the locations of workers, equipment, and materials. Workers were generally receptive to wearing of the technology and acknowledge its potential to prevent incidents.  Additional research is recommended into several areas including factors that affect signal propagation and transmission, and worker reaction/acceptance of the devices.
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Knowledge Area
Risk Management, Safety
Project Phase
Construction, Commissioning & Startup
Project Function
Construction, Health, Safety & Environmental, Risk Management
Industry Group
Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, Buildings, Infrastructure
Research Topic
Real-time Pro-Active Safety in Construction
Keywords
Sensing, Proximity, Real-Time, Collision, Hazard Identification, Detection, Pro-Active, Visualization, rt269

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Publish Date:
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Real-time Pro-active Safety in Construction, Version 1.1

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