Jul 2026· International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies· pp. 1505-1510· 0 citations· 10 references
Abstract
Recent statistics on work-related non-fatal and fatal injuries show that falls from height (FFH) are the leading causes, having a negative impact on socio-economic levels. Among industrial sectors, the construction industry has the highest rate of fatal injuries. Although safety harnesses, personal protective equipment (PPE), and collective protection systems are mandated by national laws, these tools have been insufficient to effectively address the problem. Smart wearable technologies and advanced materials can help predict and react to FFH events. This work proposes the design of a new fallimpact-mitigation wearable airbag to protect the front and back of the user, integrated into a technical vest. The system is activated by a falling-risk-estimation algorithm that can distinguish between voluntary movements and accidental falls. The device meets level-2 protection requirements according to EN1621-4, offering protection to users falling from 1.5 to 4 m. The proposed apparatus naturally extends this to types of falls from the same level.
A wearable safety vest equipped with a pre-impact fall-detection system and an automatically inflating airbag to protect the wearer during a fall and shows that the use of the airbag could reduce the impact shock down to 40-50% based on the accelerometer measurements.
W. A. Cahyadi, Husneni Mukhtar, Suto Setiyadi et al.· Indonesian Journal of Electr...· 0 citations
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a smart wearable system in enhancing workplace safety, compliance and operational efficiency in construction projects, particularly focusing on reducing injuries, improving personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance and optimising emergency response times....
B. Pasi, Pallavi S. Dhamak, Manasi S. Walke· Artificial Intelligence for...· 0 citations
The development of an AI and Internet of Things (IoT) enabled Smart Safety Harness System for enhancing working at height safety in industrial applications with significant potential for application in construction, manufacturing, petrochemical, power, mining, and infrastructure industries.
Dilip Patel, Mohsin Khan and Dr. Madhuri Asati· International Journal of Adv...· 0 citations
Abstract Introduction Accidents involving machinery and forklifts are a major cause of worker fatalities. The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Health 4.0, with technologies such as wearables and the Internet of Things, offer solutions to prevent accidents. Objective To map scientific evidence on the implementation of c...
B. Bastos, Gabriela Machado Silva, Guilherme Agnolin et al.· Revista Brasileira de Saúde...· 0 citations
Construction workers face disproportionate rates of fatal and nonfatal injuries, including falls, heat strain, overexertion, and struck-by incidents, that passive personal protective equipment cannot continuously monitor. Smart garments, which embed sensors and microelectronics directly into textile apparel, offer a de...
Wearable technologies should be viewed as monitoring and decision-support tools rather than autonomous injury-prevention systems, and evidence is strongest for measurement and weakens toward injury reduction.
Alicja Benecka, Iwona Kawka-Bryk, Oliwia Wróblewska et al.· Quality in Sport· 0 citations
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