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Ghosh, A, Jha, S K and Hasan, A (2022) A Scientometric Review of Technological Applications in Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Construction Industry. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (Eds.), Proceedings 38th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2022, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 246-255.
- Type: Conference Proceedings
- Keywords: Occupational health and safety, wearable devices, sensors, construction workers, scientometric review
- ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-9955463-6-3
- URL: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/c54ee771b4820cf64e5c55964dbde511.pdf
- Abstract:
<p>Poor safety performance has remained a significant concern in the construction industry worldwide. However, increased affordability and capabilities of emerging technologies could enable proactive OHS management. The paper presents a scientometric review of 151 peer-reviewed journal articles (2000-2021) on applications of various technologies in OHS management in construction projects. It identifies past and emerging research trends; primary research themes; collaborations among individuals; institutions; and countries; research gaps and future research directions. Most research has been conducted in the United States; followed by China and Hong Kong. Research was clustered around five major themes: (1) machine learning; sensors and wearable technologies; (2) virtual reality and experimental designs; (3) hazard identification and improved decision-making; (4) BIM and digital design; and (5) ergonomics. The review found less research in developing countries and a lack of discussion on legal; cybersecurity and ethical concerns surrounding technologies such as wearable devices and video surveillance.</p>