Using smart safety-related technologies, including nanotechnology, robotics, data analytics, video, and telecommunication, can significantly enhance safety performance and reduce the risk of accidents on construction sites.
The costs of workplace accidents are high, both in terms of financial expenses and intrinsic costs (e.g. a loss of morale and productivity). By contrast, the costs of acquiring and implementing smart safety-related technologies are relatively low.
As the construction industry moves towards a golden era of infrastructure and construction, it is essential to prioritise workplace safety by adopting a multi-pronged approach that includes smart safety-related technologies. By doing so, the industry can remain safe, productive, and efficient for years.
The forum will highlight the benefits of intelligent safety-related technologies and their potential to revolutionise workplace safety in the construction industry. Incorporating these technologies into the industry can create a safer and more productive workplace. To achieve the goal of zero accidents, it is crucial to continue adopting innovative technologies, increasing awareness of safety risks, and providing ongoing training and education
Learnings:
- How can safety be ensured while increasing productivity in the construction industry?
- What contributions have existing safety technologies made to the construction industry?
- What other technologies can overcome potential safety hazards in the construction industry?
