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Vision-Based Detection of Unsafe Worker Guardrail Climbing Based on Posture and Instance Segmentation Data Fusion
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Currently, the incidence of accidents involving falls from height at construction sites caused by workers climbing guardrails is still high. Traditional unsafe behavior management mainly relies on a safety patrol of ...
Ergonomic Risk Mitigation through Workforce Planning for Construction Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Construction workers are facing significant ergonomic risks, which negatively affect their health, safety, and productivity, and therefore it is essential to develop effective and applicable risk control measures. In ...
Kinesiology-Inspired Assessment of Intrusion Risk Based on Human Motion Features
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Intrusion behavior in hazardous areas is one of the major causes of construction safety accidents including falls from height and strikes by objects. Implementing automatic and preassessment of intrusions to enhance safety ...
Work–Rest Schedule Optimization of Precast Production Considering Workers’ Overexertion
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The production process of precast components is labor-intensive, involving various manual tasks. The physically demanding tasks usually result in fatigue and overexertion of workers, leading to increased occupational health ...
New Vacuum-Preloading Technique for Ultrasoft-Soil Foundations Using Model Tests
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The effectiveness of vacuum preloading is a very important aspect of the improvement effect of dredger fill. This study experimentally investigated this issue using four different vacuum-preloading methods with a physical ...
Statistical Analysis of Seasonal Effect on Freight Train Derailments
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Freight train accidents can damage infrastructure and rolling stock, disrupt operations, and possibly cause casualties and harm the environment. Understanding accident risks associated with major accident causes is an ...