The Institute of Robotics and Information and Communication Technologies (IRTIC), part of the scientific-academic area of the Science Park of the University of Valencia, has developed an innovative system aimed at significantly improving the safety of construction site workers, a sector that records thousands of accidents each year
The new system developed by the Institute of Robotics and Information and Communication Technologies (IRTIC) is divided into two main phases and incorporates advanced technologies to prevent accidents and enhance worker protection.
The first phase uses augmented reality (AR) technologies to ensure that workers correctly use the personal protective equipment (PPE) required for each type of task. In addition to keeping a detailed record of distributed PPE, the system also provides clear instructions on their proper use. “The appropriate use of protective equipment is essential to reducing workplace risks. With SCAPPE, we not only track PPE distribution but also educate workers on how to use it correctly,” explains Pedro Morillo, professor of computer science at the University of Valencia (UV) and project coordinator at the IRTIC.
“Our technology enables continuous monitoring of compliance with safety regulations and allows immediate intervention if risky situations are detected, thereby preventing potential accidents,” Sergio Casas, from the Department of Computer Science at the UV and one of the technical leads of the system at the IRTIC
In the second phase, the system monitors in real time the correct use of both PPE and collective protective equipment, as well as the safety barriers installed at different heights on the construction site. A network of sensors distributed across the worksite detects any misuse or non-compliance with safety measures and issues alerts to both workers and site managers. “Our technology enables continuous monitoring of compliance with safety regulations and allows immediate intervention if risky situations are detected, thereby preventing potential accidents,” reiterates Sergio Casas, from the Department of Computer Science at the UV and one of the technical leads of the system at the IRTIC.
“With SCAPPE, we aim not only to reduce workplace accidents and prevent fatalities but also to improve the working conditions of thousands of workers across Spain, transforming construction sites into safer and more controlled spaces,” Pedro Morillo, professor of computer science at the UV and project coordinator at the IRTIC
SCAPPE, which is currently in the testing phase in various controlled environments, is designed to revolutionise safety standards in the construction sector, where workplace accidents remain alarmingly common. “With SCAPPE, we aim not only to reduce workplace accidents and prevent fatalities but also to improve the working conditions of thousands of workers across Spain, transforming construction sites into safer and more controlled spaces,” concludes Morillo.
SCAPPE is a project funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation under its Strategic Projects Call for the Ecological and Digital Transitions.
Source: UV Noticias