IOT in construction workplace safety
Workplace productivity & IOT in construction
Applications of iot in construction industry are as follows
“.. Now we are effectively managing the traffic in the construction sites. from forklifts to big trucks to ensure workforce safety”
“.. Improper segregation of the vehicular-pedestrian traffic and poor maintenance of the onsite vehicles and machinery were the major issues until we installed industry IOT in construction”
Benefits of IOT in construction market
In most of the fatality cases, the lone workers were unaware of the presence of such vehicles in the vicinity. Usually, there would be a lot of noise and dust around the site premises. The driver of the vehicle and the pedestrian worker can fail to spot each other.
IOT devices used in construction – “.. The idea is to embed RipplesIOT Bluetooth mesh sensor technology into worker vests or hats helped in improving workplace safety norms and avoid the hefty fines”
“.. The workers are now alerted about the vehicle’s presence using flash sirens and lights. The managers are now constantly monitoring the speed of the vehicles on their mobiles and alert the drivers accordingly”
“..The workers were put at risk due to the improper working of the machinery which could lead to loss of life. The vehicles are monitored continuously using Bluetooth sensors and the data is used for proactive maintenance”
“.. The health of newly constructed structures are being monitored nowadays using locate & monitor solutions based on Bluetooth Mesh technology”
The government is on the move for IOT in construction safety tracking
Under workplace safety and health act, the Singapore government has already started imposing heavy fines on builders and constructors who compromise on their worker’s safety. By implementing our IOT starter kit, not only the safety objective set by the government is met, the workers can bring in more productivity as they feel safe and secure in their work environment. Be proactive and save yourself from big penalties by implementing construction safety management practices. iot in the manufacturing industry is equally poised to implement safety standards.
Contact us to know the benefits of IOT in construction, lone Worker Safety Tracking, and industry best practices
