Risk factors and emerging technologies for preventing falls from heights at construction sites
Falls at construction sites account for approximately 50% of all accidents reported in the US
annually, making them the leading cause of injuries and fatalities. Although there have been …
annually, making them the leading cause of injuries and fatalities. Although there have been …
Building information modelling (BIM) to enhance occupational safety in construction activities: Research trends emerging from one decade of studies
M Fargnoli, M Lombardi - Buildings, 2020 - mdpi.com
In recent years, the use of new technologies is rapidly transforming the way working
activities are managed and carried out. In the construction industry, in particular, the use of …
activities are managed and carried out. In the construction industry, in particular, the use of …
Tag and IoT based safety hook monitoring for prevention of falls from height
Monitoring the unsafe behavior of construction workers at risky elevations is essential for
eliminating fall from height (FFH) accidents. This study aims to bridge the gap between …
eliminating fall from height (FFH) accidents. This study aims to bridge the gap between …
Developing a Holistic Occupational Health and Safety risk assessment model: An application to a case of sustainable construction project
SR Mohandes, X Zhang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021 - Elsevier
The construction industry has always been infamous due to its staggering numbers of
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)-related injuries, resulting from overlooking all the …
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)-related injuries, resulting from overlooking all the …
Managing safety risks from overlapping construction activities: A BIM approach
Addressing safety risks in construction is an ongoing priority, and integrating safety
considerations into construction scheduling is a crucial aspect of this effort. A notable …
considerations into construction scheduling is a crucial aspect of this effort. A notable …
Benefits of implementing occupational health and safety management systems for the sustainable construction industry: a systematic literature review
Accidents are more prevalent in the construction industry compared to other economic
sectors. Therefore, understanding the benefits of occupational health and safety …
sectors. Therefore, understanding the benefits of occupational health and safety …
Benefits and challenges of wearable safety devices in the construction sector
Purpose Construction organizations must maintain a productive workforce without sacrificing
their health and safety. The global construction sector loses billions of dollars yearly to poor …
their health and safety. The global construction sector loses billions of dollars yearly to poor …
Risk analysis for confined space accidents onboard ship using fuzzy bow-tie methodology
Confined spaces pose a number of physical and environmental hazards to workers. Risks
associated with confined spaces are one of the leading causes of loss of life on board …
associated with confined spaces are one of the leading causes of loss of life on board …
Investigating the barriers to applying the internet-of-things-based technologies to construction site safety management
The utilization of Internet-of-Things (IoT)-based technologies in the construction industry has
recently grabbed the attention of numerous researchers and practitioners. Despite the …
recently grabbed the attention of numerous researchers and practitioners. Despite the …
An integrated DEMATEL–ANP approach for identification and prioritization of factors affecting fall from height accidents in the construction industry
S Rostamzadeh, A Abouhossein… - International Journal …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives. The decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) technique
integrated with the analytic network process (ANP) is used for determination and …
integrated with the analytic network process (ANP) is used for determination and …