International conference on construction engineering and project management (국제학술발표논문집)

  • 2024.07a
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  • Pages.1212-1219
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  • 2024
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  • 2508-9048(eISSN)
Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management (한국건설관리학회)
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Enhancing Construction Jobsite Safety Training Through iSAFE-Education: A Novel Approach Using Industry 4.0 Technologies

  • Mehrtash SOLTANI (School of Architecture and Building Science, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Akeem PEDRO (School of Architecture and Building Science, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Rahat HUSSEIN (School of Architecture and Building Science, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Si Van TIEN TRAN (School of Architecture and Building Science, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Aqsa SABIR (School of Architecture and Building Science, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Doyeop Lee (School of Architecture and Building Science, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Chansik PARK (School of Architecture and Building Science, Chung-Ang University)
  • Published : 2024.07.29
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Abstract

Traditional safety training methods in construction, such as toolbox meetings and classroom sessions, fall short of addressing the challenges faced by workers, especially migrant workers hindered by barriers. The compliance-driven nature of safety management practices is identified as a core issue, often disconnected from the realities of the jobsite. To tackle these limitations, we propose iSAFE-Education, an approach harnessing Industry 4.0 technologies. By integrating Virtual Reality (VR) and Metaverse environments into safety training, this platform immerses workers in authentic jobsite contexts using 360-degree panorama images. Our method provides virtual walkthroughs, enabling workers to familiarize themselves with site-specific features and safety protocols. Additionally, iSAFE-Education facilitates site assessment and safety information sharing among project participants within the immersive jobsite environment. This paper highlights the importance of hazard information delivery and positions this solution as an answer for enhancing jobsite safety in contemporary construction settings.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (MSIT) (No. NRF-2022R1A2B5B02002553). We also need to acknowledge the support of the "National R&D Project for Smart Construction Technology (No.RS-2020-KA156291)" funded by the Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and managed by the Korea Expressway Corporation.

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