Handbook of Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the Industry 4.0 Era

This Handbook examines and advances current understanding of the confluence of construction health, safety, and well-being and Industry 4.0 technologies in the AEC industry. It highlights the potential benefits of leveraging modern technologies to improve occupational safety and health, while also addressing the risks and challenges associated with their integration. The Handbook provides insights from experienced academics and researchers, covering the application of digital technologies, industrial production and cyber physical systems in construction safety and health management.

Format: Hardback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This Handbook aims to explore and enhance our current understanding of the intricate interplay between construction health, safety, and well-being, as well as the diverse range of Industry 4.0 technologies employed in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. On a global scale, the construction sector accounts for over 100,000 occupational fatalities annually, with reports of work-related accidents, injuries, and illnesses being commonplace in many countries. There is an urgent need to improve the occupational safety and health (OSH) outlook of the construction industry, as it continues to be a major concern worldwide.

The fourth industrial revolution presents a unique opportunity to leverage modern technologies, such as big data, artificial intelligence, automation, sensors, AR, VR, and robotics, to enhance the poor OSH performance of the construction industry. However, it is crucial to recognize that embracing these technologies could also lead to unintended adverse consequences for the safety, health, and well-being of construction workers. Therefore, realizing the opportunities while mitigating potentially adverse outcomes requires research-informed holistic insights into the union of Industry 4.0 and construction occupational safety and health management.

To address this significant gap in literature, this cutting-edge volume brings together experienced academics and researchers from various fields to highlight the drivers, opportunities, and challenges of merging Industry 4.0 with construction health, safety, and well-being. After an introductory section that provides an overview of key issues and challenges, Section 1 delves into the application of a wide array of digital technologies in construction safety and health management. Section 2 then explores the application of industrial production and cyber-physical systems in this context, providing valuable insights into the potential benefits and risks associated with these technologies.

This Handbook is intended for a broad audience, including professionals, researchers, policymakers, and students interested in the intersection of construction, technology, and occupational safety and health. It offers valuable insights and perspectives that can help shape the future of the construction industry by promoting safer and healthier working environments.

Weight: 770g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032079929