This technology includes heart rate monitoring and gas, air, and temperature monitoring.
As construction techniques and machinery advance, we are seeing some of the world's tallest buildings being built. With taller buildings comes a higher risk for construction workers and their health and safety on-site. In addition to regulations and policies that protect workers, Internet of Things (IoT) technology is being used on construction sites to enhance safety and mitigate the risks of construction work. Health bands, gas sensors and temperature and humidity sensors are helping monitor the conditions of workers and construction sites to manage risks, reduce response time for incidents, and reduce work-related health issues.
Site Safety Management
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things, commonly known as IoT, is a system of sensors, hardware, and software that work together to communicate data in real time via the internet. Some of the technologies that make IoT possible include big data analytics, cloud computing, sensors and actuators (devices that detect movement). IoT is used across a range of industries and is a powerful tool for construction sites. You may already be using IoT technology in your home without knowing it; many modern household appliances such as washing machines, security cameras, and smart watches implement IoT sensors to collect and share data.
How can IoT improve safety on construction sites
IoT is used in many industries including the healthcare, transportation, and retail sectors. With the help of sensors and actuators, IoT can be leveraged in the construction industry to monitor information on sites to measure environmental conditions, monitor the health status of workers, and prevent incidents with live data.
Heart Rate Monitors
On construction sites, workers can be fitted with heart rate monitor bands while they work. Much like an athlete would wear a heart monitor for their training, this technology is an important way to monitor the health and well-being of workers on construction sites. With the heart rate sensors, managers will receive a text message if a construction worker's heart rates exceed normal levels. This can prevent further injury and ensure quick response rates in a medical emergency.
Gas Sensors
Construction sites sometimes subject workers to confined spaces, which poses a risk of suffocation. Gas sensors can be connected to smart phone devices on sites to alert workers of high gas levels to prevent suffocation and mitigate the risk of electrical fires.
Temperature and Humidity Sensors
In winter months, temperature and humidity sensors can be installed in concrete to help improve the process of thermal insulation and curing. The sensors can be monitored remotely with a smart device, and the temperatures of heaters on site can also be adjusted. This creates efficiency for workers and reduces the risks of low-quality concrete curing which could lead to structural issues.
Air Quality Sensors
IoT sensors can be used on construction sites to manage the concentration of particulate matter in the air to ensure that the site is not exposing workers and nearby residents to poor air quality levels.
Noise Sensors
Construction sites are loud and can cause noise pollution if managed incorrectly, particularly in densely built-up cities. Noise and vibration sensors can be used on sites to measure noise and update project managers of high levels of noise and vibrations in real-time using IoT technology. This means that immediate action can be taken on-site to ensure that the noise and vibration levels are reduced for the health of workers and surrounding residents.
The Future of Construction Site Safety Technology
The future of site safety management is already here;
In the future, there will also be opportunities for the construction industry to leverage AI and machine learning to predict incidents and prevent fatal injuries. As construction processes become more advanced, using technology to navigate the risks associated with large machinery will be more important. In addition to AI and machine learning, blockchain, a technology that creates immutable data logs, is a solution that can be used to ensure the data collected on construction sites via IoT and other technology is secure, untampered with, and highly accurate.
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