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The modern technological advancement has brought about changes in various industries. The construction industry has not been left behind. Technology has been used to improve the safety of workers at the construction sites. It is correct to say that site safety is something that most people do not love talking about. However, this is a critical topic that should not be ignored.

According to research, one person dies while the other hundred and fifty-three others are injured due to workplace accidents that take place every fifteen seconds. To avoid these deaths and injuries, technology has introduced various construction trends that can help to keep workers at construction sites safe. The following are some of them:

These are tools that are designed to track the location of the worker at the construction site. They are equipped with sensors, vital tracking, GPS, and real-time locating. Apart from monitoring the location, construction wearables are also used to prevent you from falling, electrocution, struck-bys and being caught in severe accidents. These accidents are also referred to as the “fatal four.” Construction wearables could either be a watch, a vest or a hat. All the construction workers need to do is to move around in the sun to charge these wearables.

A construction manager can also use drones at the construction sites to ensure that safety of the workers. These technological gadgets are used to inspect the construction sites, monitor the employees and also identify any hazards at the site. With drones, there is no need for company employees to conduct high-risk researches and inspections on the construction sites that are located on elevated surfaces. In addition, drones can also be used in the construction sites to track the progress of the projects. This is done by using aerial images, videos, and mapping.

The construction industry is improving day by day due to the use of virtual reality in construction safety training. Various construction companies are now launching virtual reality training programs, which imitate a construction site. The program is being used to teach workers how they can interact with the environment without having to bring them to the construction site. Apart from assisting in safety training, virtual training can also be used to go through the design and identify any potential problems before the construction kicks off.

In case you are a paving contractor, you should consider investing your money in truck-mounted attenuators. These TMAs, also called crash trucks are devices that absorb energy. Typically, they are attached to the rear of trailers or vans to act as a barrier between the construction driver and the workers. In case the driver loses track while entering the construction site, he or she will first hit the TMA which will absorb the impact and protect the driver from being injured. With the modern autonomous TMA, the safety of the construction site is maintained. The driver’s life is also safe from any high-risk and dangerous situation.

According to statistics, 1.3 million construction workers are exposed to asbestos on the job. Asbestos is dangerous since it causes a tumor that affects sensitive body organs such as the lungs, the heart, and lungs. Construction workers can stay safe from this fatal infection by using site sensors to read toxins that could be found on the floor tiles, plasters shingles and other construction materials.

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Association (OSHA), twenty-one percent of deaths take place in the construction field. It is possible to reduce this percentage to zero if only construction managers and supervisors can put the above smart technologies to use. They ensure that workers are safe on the job and can resume their normal lives even after work.

Author Bio:
Tom Moverman established the Lipsig Lawyers Firm with Harry Lipsig and his partners in 1989. The personal injury law firm focuses on products liability, personal injury, construction accidents, car accidents and medical malpractice.