In our last post, we mentioned the types of robots rapidly gaining traction in the construction industry and expert opinions about integrating these technologies. In this post, we will combine data and anecdotal comments to objectively analyze the future of construction robots. The construction industry has used robots in its construction process since the 1960s, but it is still far from being fully robotic. This is due to the slow adoption of contemporary technology and the contractors’ skepticism about their application. Wearable robots, for example, were introduced into the US construction industry in 2015, but only around 6% of construction...

Welcome to safetyoutfit.com, one of your top 25 safety blogs as rated by Feedspot. Construction robots serve as drivers to change traditional construction processes; more importantly, their implementation would transform the construction industry and allow it to deliver more value. Construction robots Robotic companies are creating several types of robot technologies to improve work optimization, improve jobsite safety performance, and above all automate the labor-intensive industry. The kind of robots that have found application in construction can be categorized into (1) traditional robots for on-site construction activities such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator, etc. (2) wearable robotics to aid workers...

A work zone is identified as “that part of the highway being used or occupied for the conduct of highway work, within which workers, vehicles, machinery, materials, supplies, excavations, or other obstructions are present,” according to the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This means that construction workers are exposed to live traffic as well as heavy equipment in their work zone. During peak construction season, approximately 20% of the nation’s highway system is under construction, with over 3,000 work zones, as per OSHA. And according to CPWR, 1,166 fatalities occurred in work zones between 2003 and 2015....

The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has proven to help minimize occupational hazards. Nonetheless, the utilization of a safety checklist will help construction employers take steps to avoid hazards that cause injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Let’s discuss further on Safety Checklist. “What to wear” checklist: Wear Safety Glasses or Face Shields, whichever suits better, to protect your eyes from harmful exposures like dust, chemicals, flying particles, smokes, and what not – especially if your job involves welding, cutting, grinding, nailing, concreting and chemical-related works. Use proper work boots – insulated, water, and skid-proof – whatever protects you best. The...