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Enhancing Safety in Construction Sites Through Digitalisation and Technological Innovation
No full textThe construction industry is a fundamental pillar of the economy in many developed nations, experiencing steady growth but also carrying significant safety risks.
Each year, thousands of construction workers face hazards that threaten their health and well-being. According to the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL), the primary causes of injuries include falls from heights, physical strain, and climate-related effects. Historically, construction has been one of the most hazardous sectors due to the physical demands on workers and exposure to environmental conditions. Ensuring worker safety remains a top priority in all construction projects to protect personnel, contractors, and subcontractors while maintaining overall well-being. New technologies play a crucial role in improving construction site safety. Digital solu
tions such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), cloud-based safety management platforms, and environmental monitoring systems enable more effective hazard identification and risk mitigation. This research explores the impact of technological innovation on construction site safety, focusing on modern solutions and their practical applications. These advancements not only prevent incidents but also enhance overall operational efficiency, contributing to safer and more productive work environments.
A case study on the Padova Engineering Hub construction site provides practical insights into the integration of advanced safety technologies. Various aspects of technological implementation are analyzed, including benefits and challenges encountered. Findings indicate that digital tools significantly improve hazard identification, risk management, and emergency response. However, challenges such as system integration and data management require careful planning. Overall, this study highlights the transformative potential of technological solutions in construction safety, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach that considers both technical and human factors.
This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on construction site safety and technological innovation. By examining real-world applications, it provides valuable insights for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and researchers, informing best practices for leveraging technology to create safer and more sustainable construction environment
Digitizing Construction Site Safety Documentation: Benefits, Limitations, and Challenges
No full textIn the construction industry, the digitalization of safety information has emerged as a pivotal topic, promising to revolutionize the way safety protocols are managed and implemented on construction sites. This research endeavours to critically analyze the benefits, limitations, and challenges associated with the transition from traditional paper-based documentation to digital platforms.
The construction sector has long been characterized by its reliance on physical documentation, ranging from safety manuals to incident reports and risk assessments.
However, the advent of digital technologies has paved the way for a paradigm shift, offering the potential to streamline processes, enhance accessibility, and improve overall safety management. By embracing digital documentation, employers and general contractors can leverage real-time data sharing, centralized storage, and seamless collaboration among stakeholders. This study aims to shed light on the tangible advantages of digitizing safety documentation. These benefits may encompass improved data accuracy, reduced administrative burdens, and enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements. Furthermore, the research will delve into the potential for digital platforms to facilitate proactive risk identification and mitigation, ultimately contributing to a safer work environment for construction workers. Concurrently, the study will critically examine the limitations and challenges that accompany the digital transformation of safety documentation. Potential barriers may include resistance to change, technological barriers, and concerns surrounding data security and privacy. Additionally, the research will explore the financial implications associated with implementing digital solutions, as well as the need for comprehensive training and user adoption strategies. By adopting a balanced approach, this study seeks to provide a holistic understanding of the digitalization process, acknowledging both its merits and the obstacles that must be overcome. Through a rigorous analysis of case studies, industry best practices, and stakeholder perspectives, the research will offer actionable insights and recommendations for construction companies. Ultimately, the overarching goal of this research is to contribute to the ongoing discourse on construction site safety and facilitate informed decision-making processes for industry professionals.
By critically evaluating the digitalization of safety documentation, this study aims to pave the way for a safer, more efficient, and technologically advanced construction sector
Smart Solutions for Fire Emergencies: how Digital Tech is Revolutionizing Evacuations
No full textWith advancements in technology, various innovative products have entered the market, aimed at making the training process more interactive and engaging. The adoption of these new technologies has the potential to overcome many challenges, making the training not only more effective but also more inclusive. This study aims to assess the awareness and effectiveness of digital technologies in emergency evacuations. We explored the potential of advanced tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Reality (VR), drone photogrammetry, and laser scanner surveying to improve both evacuation procedures and the training related to emergencies. The analysis examined how these tools can be integrated into different phases of an emergency (before, during, and after) to ensure greater efficiency and safety during evacuation operations.
Starting from the creation and modeling of environments and evacuation routes through BIM, photogrammetry, or point clouds generated by laser scanning, it is possible to simulate emergency scenarios and prepare personnel for potential evacuations. This type of training would not only benefit staff in workplaces but also rescue operators, who could simulate and prepare for recovery operations in specific and challenging environments,
which are often difficult to replicate in real life. Furthermore, virtual reality headsets could be used in the post-emergency phase to analyze actual risk scenes, allowing for a detailed review of the incident and identifying critical points for improvement. This work is based on an analysis of digital technologies, providing recommendations on how to enhance evacuation procedures and personnel training. The goal is to promote a more inclusive and technologically advanced approach to emergency management, one that can be applied across different settings and contexts.
In conclusion, we believe that just as we learn to read, do math, and ride a bicycle from a young age, and retain those skills throughout life, we believe that education on evacuation should be given the same level of importance. Through training that incorporates digital technologies, it will be possible to transmit these skills from children to teenagers and adults, offering a simulated demonstration of how to apply theoretical concepts in practice. This will expand their understanding of emergency managemen
Industrial Pavements Skid Resistance Evaluations for Workers Safety Check and Improvement
No full textInto industrial plants with assembly lines and warehouses, smooth and polished concrete floors are often used to have surfaces suitable for the presence of forklifts and the passage of workers. These floors are often slippery and dangerous for workers, especially in the presence of water. Indeed, in the construction of industrial floors, synthetic products (resins) are often used. However, that are not suitable for the frequent passage of forklifts, especially in the case of wet floors. The authors performed several tests to evaluate the surface roughness of floors in some industrial plants in northern Italy to provide indications for using the most appropriate material for this type of floor. In all cases, the floors were very slippery and not suitable for the transit of forklifts and workers, especially in the case of wet floors. The companies therefore used new synthetic products to improve working conditions in the factories. Through new on-site tests, it was demonstrated that the use of new products ensures excellent resistance to slip/skid, even in the case of wet surfaces. It is necessary to provide suitable specifications for the construction of such pavements, which is currently not mandatory and not even used consistently and by everyone. Moreover, companies need to analyse the risks and dangers for workers carrying out tests on the pavements before their actual use by workers to. New materials can obtain good floor finishes with absence of fast surface wearing
and high chemical and mechanical resistance. Furthermore, innovative technologies for surveying/testing of skid resistance could be implemented out improving the safety of industrial floors and reducing the risk of slips and falls for workers
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Get PDFWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
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