Ahir Hitesh Lalji

CM4050

The building industry significantly impacts the country’s economy, but worker safety is a major concern due to high injury risks, especially among Indian construction workers. Recent years have seen a rising interest in new technologies for safety and health, driven by advancements and the need for enhanced productivity and efficiency. However, despite efforts to reduce accidents, safety management remains a significant challenge, prompting a shift towards advanced safety solutions to replace outdated methods. This thesis work aims to understand more about the condition of digital technologies used, particularly regarding occupational health and safety, in the construction industry. The current study used an approach that involved conducting a scoping analysis of documents and websites to identify the various safety technology categories that have already been investigated. The findings include a list of the various safety technology kinds that have been studied in the past as well as the obstacles and enablers to their successful implementation. This study highlights the advantages of using safety technologies and offers a wealth of information about the adoption of safety tools. By doing so, it may inspire industry participants to pursue the development of new safety technologies, which may result in a safer workplace and the well-being of workers.