Construction projects are risky environments which can increase the number of fatal and
non-fatal accidents. The development of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is one of the …

Safety-critical sounds at job sites play an essential role in construction safety, but hearing
capability is often declined due to the use of hearing protection and the complicated nature …

Wearable sensing devices (WSDs) are increasingly helping workers stay safe and healthy in
several industries. However, workers, especially in the construction industry, have shown …

Although past studies investigated automated hazard-identification methods, few explored
workers' awareness capabilities for detected hazards. Recent research identified that …

High auditory noise levels and limited visibility are often considered among the main factors
that hinder seamless communication on construction sites. Many previous research studies …

Introduction: Roadway work zones are known for hazard vulnerability, with many injuries
and fatalities each year, due mostly to intrusions. Despite several available measures to …

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work considers Smart Personal Protective
Equipment as “Intelligent Protection For The Future”. It mainly consists of electronic …

Struck-by accidents are the leading cause of injuries in highway construction work zones.
Despite numerous safety interventions, injury rates remain high. As workers' exposure to …

Abstract Introduction: Work Zones (WZs) have long been identified as a source of traffic
fatalities and delays. Despite considerable technological advances that have alleviated …

Complex tasks require human collaboration since robots do not have enough dexterity.
However, robots are still used as instruments and not as collaborative systems. We are …