#beableWebinar 3 September 2020: Productivity & Safety in the Built Environment
With Su Butcher, Paul Wilkinson & Andrew Lambert, hosted by Stuart Young of COMIT Projects
A potted history of protective equipment in Construction..
Summary of new government guidance Aug 20 Working safely during COVID-19 in construction
and other outdoor work
practical tips for construction returning to work, how to regain productivity and keep your workers safe after covid
COVID-19 aside, the use of wearables in construction has been gathering momentum for a while now. In 2017 a study on the acceptability of wearables in Construction stated that employee …
A lot of health and safety practices that have the most positive effects are not necessarily complicated or technological in nature. Project-specific training and safety meetings, frequent worksite inspections, and safety and health orientation and training are three commonly adopted safety innovations and have a positive effect on safety.
However, some simple technologies have had a helpful impact by improving site safety and control, such as drones, hard hats that detect carbon monoxide, site sensors, and most recently, wearables.
Behind all the technological initiatives in our industry is a simple goal – improving productivity. Often the best improvements come from a combination of people, the process, and the technology as we strive for better projects.
innovation in capital projects, specifically, technology. the what, why and how of some elements of best practice, starting with Why.
“The system is brilliant, we just arrive at the different locations turn it on and it works. We do not need to wait for the system to align itself, like the satellite, which sometimes took ages which meant the kids got fed up waiting for it.” Gary Coleman from The Buz
“Since introducing OptiBond we have the ability to carry out rapid project setup which was not achievable with traditional communications, it has also provided the ability to plan better for short duration projects and moves and changes within complex projects. In summary OptiBond is a valuable addition to Taylor Woodrow’s communication portfolio.” Rob Ramsay, IT Director for TWC.
