IOT based worker safety and head accident reporting system at construction sites

Abstract

Construction work in Uganda is a major contributor to workplace injuries and fatalities. Despite the increasing construction activity in the country, worker safety in the industry remains a concern due to a lack of information on the use of personal protective equipment (particularly hardhats) among construction workers. Injuries sustained by individuals not wearing PPE are often severe and traumatic, with head injuries caused by falls, slips, and falling objects or debris being the most common. Timely first aid and assistance are often hindered by delays in locating injured workers. To address these issues, this research aims to develop an IoT-based system to monitor hardhat use by construction workers and provide real-time reports of head injuries and the location of injured individuals.