AI construction site helmet detection is becoming an increasingly discussed tool for improving safety on building sites. The construction sector has long been known as one of the working environments with the highest number of occupational accidents. One … read article
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets, gloves, and work shoes should make the workplace safer. However, research among construction workers from 14 European countries shows that half of them feel … read article
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Women used as sexually suggestive entertainment—it’s nothing new, not even in the construction industry. But in 2024, we are well and truly done with it. This week, the organizers of a … read article
In construction, there are countless measures to ensure physical safety, but there is little attention paid to mental well-being. And this has significant consequences. Research has shown that the suicide rate is much higher than in other … read article
Etihad Rail has unveiled its new uniforms. The railway company from Abu Dhabi has long been known for freight transport but is now preparing to launch passenger services. The first passenger routes are expected to connect Abu Dhabi, … read article
Providing sunscreen to employees who work outdoors has become an increasingly important topic. Should employers provide it, or is sun protection a personal responsibility? Around the world, the answer differs. In this article, I’ll explain how different countries … read article
A recent global study has shown that PPE for women is still a major problem. According to the research, 94.1% experience fit issues. As a result, 20.3% suffer injuries and 36.9% have experienced a near miss due to … read article
The cooling jacket was designed in 2004 by a Japanese company for people who work outdoors on hot summer days. Ideal for construction workers, glaziers or carpenters. But today, the cooling jacket from Japan has become extremely popular, … read article
Studies have shown for years that women often have to work with PPE (personal protective equipment) that does not fit properly. As a result, they may work less comfortably and are less well protected than their male colleagues. … read article
Maybe you wear fluorescent workwear every day, or perhaps you only keep a safety vest on hand for when it is required. Either way, at some point it will need washing. At least if your employer does not … read article