In: Operations Management
Connecting smart-high visibility clothing to
construction site's network. Why it is necessary.? What are the
benefits.?
Describe in 6 summarize.
High visibility clothing is a requirement mandated by law in many countries throughout the construction industry.
The main purpose is to highlight the presence of human beings in construction sites, where usually a wide variety of activities will be happening. There will be a lot of human beings, machinery, materials etc. which can pose threat to human life. In order to avoilding accidents / incidents, industry experts and law makers had worked together to specify the type of clothing and other personal protective equipment that are to be worn by people at construction sites. It is necessary because it helps reduce accidents and is mandated by different administrations like OSHA.
Benefits of wearing high visibility clothing;
1. Worker Safety: Construction industry has the most number of fatalities compared to other industries. This can be minimized by wearing high visibility clothing.
2. Vehicle Accidents: Drivers can have a better view of workers against backgrounds while wearing high visibility clothing.
3. Machinery Operation at Site: Machinery operators also can have better view of workers with such clothing.
4. Improved Worker Confidence: Confidence level of workers can be boosted while they feel they are safer wearing high visibility clothing.
5. Better Night Time Visibility: Many construction sites work on shift basis. It may be difficult to see humans while going out in the dark. Such risks also can be reducted with high visbility clothing.
6. Vibility in Poor Weather Conditions: Worker visibility can be improved in poor weather conditions like snow, rain, sand storms etc.