How Wearable Technology Can Improve Safety on the Jobsite

Using the Internet of Things, construction firms can improve the safety of their workers and the jobsite.

By — Phillip Robinson

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)

AR smart glasses can be used in training, giving instructions on operating equipment while workers perform those operations.

The construction industry employs nearly 8 million people in the U.S. as of August 2022. Recent statistics show that the industry continues to grow, with more than 32,000 jobs added in July of this year. Despite setbacks with labor shortages, material price hikes and supply chain disruptions, construction spending on buildings is projected to increase by over 9 percent this year and another 6 percent in 2023, according to the American Institute of Architects. With so many people employed in construction, it is no wonder that safety is the No. 1 concern at construction jobsites.

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