2ND MARCH 2023
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5 MINUTE READ
Construction sites are hazardous environments, and ensuring the safety of workers is of utmost importance. While traditional approaches to improving safety on construction sites have included training programs and safety equipment, these methods are not always effective in reducing the number of accidents and injuries. However, the use of data analytics and insights can help construction companies better understand and address safety risks on their sites.
The SensorZone Insights Platform is a cloud-based dashboard that allows you to see detailed actionable insights for each machine and tag on your site - empowering you to make more informed safety decisions.
The current state of safety on construction sites in the United States is concerning. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction workers in the US have a fatal injury rate of 9.5 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers, which is higher than the rate for all US workers. Despite efforts to improve safety, the number of accidents and injuries on construction sites continues to be high. In 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were 971 fatal work injuries in the construction industry in the US.
The use of data analytics and insights in construction safety offers a number of benefits. By analysing data on safety incidents, companies can identify patterns and trends that may not be immediately obvious. This information can then be used to make informed decisions about where to focus safety efforts and what changes to make in order to reduce the number of accidents and injuries. Additionally, data-driven approaches to safety are more accurate and efficient than traditional methods, as they are based on real-world data and evidence-based decision-making.
Implementing data analytics and insights on construction sites doesn’t need to be a complex and lengthy operation. The SensorZone proximity warning system takes just one hour to install, per machine, before it is ready to start gathering data and feeding it to the Insights Platform.
By utilising the features of the Insights Platform, such as incursion heatmaps, to accurately predict potential safety incidents, proximity warning systems can help prevent accidents before they occur.
Overall, using a data-driven approach to construction safety has the potential to greatly improve the safety of workers on construction sites. By using real-world data to inform decision-making and proactively address safety risks, companies can create a safer work environment and reduce the number of accidents and injuries. It is time for construction companies to embrace data-driven approaches to safety and take the necessary steps to implement them on their sites.
