Can mixed reality enhance safety communication on construction sites? An industry perspective

Dai, Fei; Olorunfemi, Abiodun; Peng, Weibing; Cao, Dongping; Luo, Xiaochun

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2020.105009

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“…The effective communication has a crucial importance in identifying hazards in construction sites [24] . However, this safety procedures as discussed earlier in the results of the core safety element has become less important after COVID-19 compared to its status before.…”

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The effects of COVID-19 on safety practices in construction projects

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Shaawat

2023

Ain Shams Engineering Journal

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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The effects of COVID-19 on safety practices in construction projects

Almohassen

Alkhaldi

Shaawat

2023

Ain Shams Engineering Journal

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“…In general, the experiences aim to make the worker identify risks and/or have accidents in first-person, in pseudo-realistic environments of the construction site. Gamification elements are incorporated to capture the user's attention and challenge them to complete objectives [49][50][51][52][53][54]. Other studies have explored the study of emotional factors in user in a virtual reality environment, measuring the impact on the sensations experienced by the worker [55][56][57][58].…”

Section: Virtual Reality In Construction the Next Level In The Building Site User Experiencesmentioning

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Factors for the Automation of the Creation of Virtual Reality Experiences to Raise Awareness of Occupational Hazards on Construction Sites

2021

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Two of the differential characteristics of the AECO sector (architecture, engineering, construction and operation) are barriers for the mass creation of training materials for its workers. On the one hand, the workplace is unique and changing over time; on the other, the aging trend of its workers and the unattractive nature of the industry for new generations of professionals. These two problems can be tackled by virtual reality technologies, which allow the agile creation of all kinds of scenarios, while their current technology may be attractive to young people and intuitive for everyone. This work shows the results of an investigation that seeks to provide automated tools based on virtual reality experiences to support learning in occupational risk prevention. This objective is part of the development of a culture for prevention, which allows the treatment of the human factor, with all its complexity and casuistry. The proposal includes the development of a process and tools that allow replicating the specific scenario where the work will be carried out, incorporating risks and probable incidents, systematically establishing cause-effect relationships, incorporating a narrative (storytelling) that provides emotional meaning to users and Lastly, the creation of a workflow that facilitates the agile development of these virtual reality experiences for each specific work.

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“…Employee knowledge associated with safety measures can be improved through proper programs and courses [22] Iranian petrochemical companies Unsafe work behavior Workers who are exposed to condescending safety supervision and workplace bullying are more likely to engage in risky and unsafe behaviors, which leads to a high probability of hazardous incidents [23] Malaysia oil and gas companies Non-compliance with safety regulation Financial limitations, an insufficient workforce, and lack of supervision might contribute to safety negligence and hazardous incidents [24] According to Shohet et al [29], there is a need to integrate communication approaches in managing safety among employees. Besides using a technological approach, such as integrated communication devices in various forms to enhance communication capacity and capability [29,30], the management of safety communication is also crucial. Well-developed communications management systems should entail safety communication in a paramount position, from which communication should encourage the process of exchanging information between personnel [31].…”

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Incidents and Disaster Avoidance: The Role of Communication Management and the Organizational Communication Climate in High-Risk Environments

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Health, safety and the working environment are of paramount importance, especially in the high-risk environments found at facilities in the oil and gas industry, where hazards are inevitable and accidents may lead to regrettable situations such as explosions, oil spills and other disasters. The high number of accidents and disasters at such facilities bring safety-related matters to the fore. The complexity of the communication process is very often underestimated, where failures in communication could lead to major disasters. This paper investigates the role of communication management and the organizational communication climate and their impact on incidents and disaster avoidance. This study embarks on a quantitative approach involving 260 personnel from high-risk workplaces at oil and gas facilities, based on purposive sampling. Hypotheses were tested using PLS-SEM to identify causal relationships and for mediation analysis. The findings of this study show that communication management and the organizational communication climate have a significant impact on disaster avoidance. The organizational communication climate is also found to be a significant mediator for the relationship between communication management and disaster avoidance. Communication management and the organizational communication climate need to be enhanced and to be integrated with other technology and innovation to improve safety regulation adherence in the oil and gas industry.

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Can mixed reality enhance safety communication on construction sites? An industry perspective

Cited by 37 publications

References 55 publications

The effects of COVID-19 on safety practices in construction projects

The effects of COVID-19 on safety practices in construction projects

Factors for the Automation of the Creation of Virtual Reality Experiences to Raise Awareness of Occupational Hazards on Construction Sites

Incidents and Disaster Avoidance: The Role of Communication Management and the Organizational Communication Climate in High-Risk Environments

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