Babalola, A; Manu, P; Cheung, C; Yunusa-Kaltungo, A; Bartolo, P; Gao, S and Perera, S (2022) Applications of immersive technologies for occupational safety and health management in the construction industry: A systematic review. In: Tutesigensi, A. and Neilson, C. J. (eds.) Proceedings of 38th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2022, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.
Abstract
The construction industry contributes significantly to workplace fatalities and injuries. Recently, Immersive Technologies (ImTs) as part of a suite of industry 4.0 technologies have also emerged as a viable pathway to address poor construction occupational safety and health (OSH) performance. A literature review of 79 articles relevant to the application of ImTs for construction OSH management is conducted to gain a broader view of different construction OSH areas using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) approach. The review revealed that literature has focused on applying various ImTs for OSH areas including safety training of construction workers. This review identified challenges associated with the use of ImTs including the low adoption rate of developed ImTs for construction OSH management. It is therefore recommended that investigations should be conducted to determine the possible reasons for the low adoption rate of developed ImTs for construction OSH management.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry, hazards, health and safety management, immersive technologies, systematic review |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Apr 2025 12:34 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Apr 2025 12:34 |