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Success Factors for the Implementation of Wearable Sensing Devices for Safety and Health Monitoring in Construction
Due to the hazardous nature of the construction environment, the rate of fatalities in the construction industry has continued to increase and has been a source of concern for stakeholders. Most of the existing data collection and analysis approaches have not yielded the desired results because they are largely manual in nature and are prone to errors resulting from inaccurate recording and biased interpretation. Further improvements are necessary to enhance construction safety through the implementation of innovative strategies, and existing studies indicate that wearable technology has the potential to improve workers’ safety and health. Many studies have investigated the benefits of wearable sensing devices (WSDs) for personal use, but information about the use of these devices in the work environment, particularly in construction is limited. This study investigates the success factors for the implementation of wearable sensing devices for safety and health monitoring in the construction industry. As a pilot study, a questionnaire survey is designed and administered to project managers working with general contractors in the United States. Forty-eight respondents provided valid responses out of 92 questionnaire forms sent out. Based on the collected data, the relative importance of 25 success factors for WSDs implementation is examined. The results of the statistical analysis reveal the most important factors as trialability, useful features, and the availability of qualified staff. Insights generated from the present study will be built on to carry out further investigations and analyses. The findings of the overall study are expected to provide a better understanding of the essential elements of WSDs implementation for the developments of guidelines and strategies for the effective implementation of WSDs for safety and health monitoring in construction.
Success Factors for the Implementation of Wearable Sensing Devices for Safety and Health Monitoring in Construction
Due to the hazardous nature of the construction environment, the rate of fatalities in the construction industry has continued to increase and has been a source of concern for stakeholders. Most of the existing data collection and analysis approaches have not yielded the desired results because they are largely manual in nature and are prone to errors resulting from inaccurate recording and biased interpretation. Further improvements are necessary to enhance construction safety through the implementation of innovative strategies, and existing studies indicate that wearable technology has the potential to improve workers’ safety and health. Many studies have investigated the benefits of wearable sensing devices (WSDs) for personal use, but information about the use of these devices in the work environment, particularly in construction is limited. This study investigates the success factors for the implementation of wearable sensing devices for safety and health monitoring in the construction industry. As a pilot study, a questionnaire survey is designed and administered to project managers working with general contractors in the United States. Forty-eight respondents provided valid responses out of 92 questionnaire forms sent out. Based on the collected data, the relative importance of 25 success factors for WSDs implementation is examined. The results of the statistical analysis reveal the most important factors as trialability, useful features, and the availability of qualified staff. Insights generated from the present study will be built on to carry out further investigations and analyses. The findings of the overall study are expected to provide a better understanding of the essential elements of WSDs implementation for the developments of guidelines and strategies for the effective implementation of WSDs for safety and health monitoring in construction.
Success Factors for the Implementation of Wearable Sensing Devices for Safety and Health Monitoring in Construction
Awolusi, Ibukun (Autor:in) / Nnaji, Chukwuma (Autor:in) / Okpala, Ifeanyi (Autor:in)
Construction Research Congress 2020 ; 2020 ; Tempe, Arizona
Construction Research Congress 2020 ; 1213-1222
09.11.2020
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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