Isafeguard: A Proactive Solution for Construction Job Site Safety Monitoring

Inherent hazards characterize the construction industry, and despite proper training and planning, accidents can still transpire during work. Furthermore, the manual monitoring processes traditionally employed are both time-consuming and costly. Safety managers often struggle with juggling diverse responsibilities beyond safety management, especially in large projects where there might be a shortage of personnel for effective on-site safety oversight. Thus, there is a necessity to integrate technological advancements that ensure real-time worker safety monitoring and alleviate the workload of on-site safety managers who oversee worker activities. The iSAFEGuard platform has been introduced to address this issue, incorporating cutting-edge technological monitoring innovations employing 127 unsafe scene detectors through Computer Vision (CV) technology. This platform has been developed to monitor and mitigate various risks, including falls, being caught in/between incidents, being struck by objects, electric shock occurrences, fires, etc. The advancement and application of techniques such as depth estimation, edge detection, and background subtraction in identifying these risks are discussed. Additionally, diverse applications of the iSAFEGuard platform on activities involving scaffolds, ladders, welding machinery, arrow saws, and others are explored. In conclusion, the iSAFEGuard platform presents an automated and technologically driven approach to safety management, enhancing the safety of construction workers and improving overall job site safety conditions.