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Safer Working Through Technology
Strategies for a safer, healthier construction site
Improving jobsite health and safety is a matter of management culture. But technology can help. Want the whole story? Download the full whitepaper below.
Pain points that literally hurt
of all workplace fatalities
occurred in construction in the U.S. in 2019
and illnesses
reported by U.S. construction companies in 2019
of productivity were lost
due to injuries/illnesses in the U.S. in 2019
of all injuries
are avoidable, according to the Construction Industry Institute
Jobsite safety challenges
Companies face bigger, more complicated projects; new working methods, technologies and materials; fewer skilled workers; and tighter deadlines that demand higher productivity. How can they identify and reduce safety issues?
The root causes of most injuries and illnesses
People
Includes human error or risky and reckless behavior
Tools
Includes damaged or poorly maintained equipment
Organization
Includes inadequate training, planning and management
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Unsafe working conditions increase downtime and make jobsites unappealing to young workers, which doesn’t help alleviate the industry’s high turnover rate (20%) and worker shortfall (430,000 in 2021).
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Changing Safety Culture
When CEOs lead, safety follows
The safest businesses are led by those who demonstrate a commitment to safety culture. That means implementing worker-led activities such as near-miss analyses, inspections and establishing KPIs for measuring safety.Â
Managers can also lead by adopting a health and safety strategy that takes advantage of technology.
Investing in products and services that help reduce risk is a proactive approach that can also keep companies a few steps ahead of regulators.
Innovations for a healthier, safer jobsite
Reduce strains and fatigue
- Lighter, more comfortable tools
- More productive tools that help reduce trigger time
- Vibration reduction technology
Address organizational issues
- Connected batteries that provide maintenance alerts
- Asset management software that enables seamless repair/replacement of damaged tools
Reduce dust
- Tool-integrated systems that extract virtually all dust
- Powerful cordless vacuum cleaners for more convenient extraction
Prevent hazards
- Tool tethering that helps prevent dropped tools
- Battery-powered tools that don’t require combustible fuel
Address high-risk tasks
- Torque-control technology that helps prevent unexpected over-rotationÂ
- Touch-activated tools that stop if the user lets go
Safer Jobsites, Better Business
Construction companies operate on razor-thin profit margins. But those who take an active role in measurably reducing injuries can benefit from less downtime, lower premiums and more productivity.