@inproceedings{25f4db86880d4728a3f68798c8994b89,
title = "Technology support for improved construction plant and worker safety",
abstract = "Within the construction sector, plant and equipment operation has been shown to be one of the leading causes of accidents and injuries, not least because the sector has witnessed an increasing reliance upon mechanical resources. In an attempt to reduce vehicle accidents, the undertaken research reports upon a proactive health and safety management system, entitled SightSafety. The application explores integration of RFID technology with Management Information Systems in order to monitor, record and learn from the interaction that exists between pedestrians and vehicles on a construction site. Drawing on the information needs of workforce working with plant and equipment, this paper presents a set of future scenarios to illustrate how the capabilities of the aforementioned application can be employed for the benefit of improved plant/worker safety and better accident management. Finally, feedback on these scenarios from practitioners is used to assess future implications for the industry.",
keywords = "Accident management, Construction plant, Health and safety, Management information system, RFID, Sightsafety",
author = "Z. Riaz and Edwards, {D. J.}",
year = "2009",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781905088300",
series = "Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing",
note = "12th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, CC 2009 ; Conference date: 01-09-2009 Through 04-09-2009",
}
