Improving Construction Site Safety Using Smart Insole
摘要
Working personnel on construction sites experience the highest occupational risks throughout their shifts, especially when fall incidents, machine-related accidents and hazardous environmental conditions are combined. These risks create significant occupational safety threats and directly impact project schedules and operational productivity. This research proposal presents a unique fusion of wearable technology with automated foot-structure devices that perform obstacle detection and movement tracking simultaneously. The smart insole consists of tracking sensors that monitor worker activities while also detecting objects in operational areas. The system enables immediate data collection to assess current site safety conditions, allowing preventive actions to be taken before accidents occur. This proactive monitoring approach enhances worker safety at the workplace through its ability to create a safer building environment with reduced project risks. The developed software solutions enable the smart insole to generate instant visual representations of worker movements together with hazard positions found in the workplace. The software provides real-time site condition updates, allowing safety personnel and construction managers to detect hazards and implement rapid safety measures. The system facilitates safety assessments by analysing safety patterns, leading to informed decisions about safety protocols. This connected technology system enables real-time worker surveillance, promptly detecting incidents and creating protective work environments within the construction sector.