Technology is dynamic– it wouldn’t stop evolving, and one great example would be the IoT technology. For the past few years, IoT has been developing ways on how to reduce and improve worker safety in the construction industry.
Technological devices have been changing how health and safety are approached in different sectors to ensure that it would have the ability to keep everything safe.
Here are the futuristic IoT Utilities that would reduce risk on construction sites.
1. Sensors in IoT Equipment and Devices
Aside from monitoring the conditions once a building has been entirely constructed, IoT has another purpose. It can also be utilized to measure noise pollution in the area. Sensors are capable of measuring dust and pressure. Aside from that, it also sends alerts to construction workers if there’s something unusual happening.
IoT sensors can also be strategically placed on individual building materials, and this would make it possible to track them all throughout the supply chain. If you’re part of the construction industry, you’re probably aware that loss and theft of materials are terrible for the company– it can lead to significant losses.
With sensors, site managers will be able to see where documents are, and it would also help them determine when they’re going to be delivered. This is great for project management as they’ll be able to get real-time advice.
2. IoT in Machinery
RFID sensors are also being developed in the construction site. They are proven to be quite useful in helping managers have an idea of what exactly is happening when a machine is being used.
Likewise, they also serve as a warning mechanism to other people on the site if they’re in danger while using the machinery. Site managers would be able to see what exactly is happening in real time, and the exact location of the equipment, as well as how it’s being used and if it can be a potential hazard to other workers.
This kind of information would contribute to better planning, as well as resource allocation. No need to waste resources with idle machinery as equipment would be delivered precisely when it’s needed.
The data gathered through sensors is also proven to be useful when it comes to predicting when a machine would call for maintenance. Sensors assess how often a device is used and whether or not its performance has changed.
3. Robotic Swarm Construction
These were first developed by researchers at Harvard University with a purpose of reducing the work of workers because it would be carried out by the robots instead. The inspiration behind this is how termites work.
They are known for working together as a swarm, and construction robotics are individually programmed to be working together in this manner. By doing so, time-consuming and dangerous tasks won’t have to be carried out manually anymore.
4. Integrating IoT in Wearables
Last, but definitely not least would be embedding sensors, in PPE wearables, such a safety vests, hard hats, goggles, and so on. This wouldn’t only protect the worker, but also capable of transmitting data in real time. Workers would be able to use this to communicate with each other especially during dangerous situations effectively.