Intelligent Build.tech Issue 11 | Page 25

From advanced weather monitoring systems to wearable devices , technology stands poised to revolutionise safety protocols . Join us as we explore the innovative frontier where digital advancements converge with traditional safety practices , promising a future where construction sites are safer and more efficient than ever before .

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At a time when the labour market is stretched thin and workloads are at an alltime high , there has never been a greater need for the implementation of technology . When properly used , technology can ease the administrative burden placed on safety professionals , allowing them the opportunity to spend more time in the field or plant environment , doing what they love – keeping people safe . Technology can also be used as early warning devices , communicating things that we may be unaware of . For example , when weather stations detect an approaching storm , safety professionals know to take the next 15 minutes to activate severe weather protocols such as lowering crane booms , stopping exterior operations , securing materials , and preparing crews until storms safely pass . Personal devices can also be worn that monitor core temperature , speed , height and angle could potentially detect when someone is putting their body in a compromising position . There is even a personal electrical proximity alarm that can be worn to provide advanced warning when there is a threat of electrical exposure . Most of these devices are in the early stages of development , but in the future , they will be smaller , more affordable , and integrated into the safety gear we are already wearing . Technology has come a long way and it ’ s exciting to be able to be a part of progress every day . The future is exciting .

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