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SmartSite Technology Seeks to Improve Safety for Construction Workers

Construction workers face a number of hazards every day. While working with large pieces of machinery and the risk of falls from heights are some of the most common dangers, other risks include exposure to harmful chemicals, exposure to dust and air pollution, and exposure to unsafe levels of noise and vibrations. These exposures may lead to respiratory illnesses, loss of hearing, skin conditions, and numerous other health problems.

While the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has imposed strict guidelines regarding worker safety and safety standards, injuries and deaths still occur at an alarming rate. To mitigate risks and increase workers’ safety, SmartSite has developed innovative technology to help the construction industry track hazards and take action to protect workers from harm.

SmartSite’s Monitors – Protecting Construction Workers

SmartSite’s monitors are exactly that – smart. In fact, the hardware is so advanced that its sensors can monitor the presence of a number of construction worksite dangers, including UV rays, noise levels, and airborne particulates. The SmartSite technology monitors construction sites on a daily basis, revolutionizing the way that construction site data is collected. The data is then reported to the appropriate sources, allowing construction site officials to take proper action to protect workers. The SmartSite tool will also alert workers when mitigation is needed, and provides automated reporting. The technology is designed to alert workers when there is a hazard, but otherwise not interrupt the regular work flow of a construction site.

The technology could change the daily lives of construction workers. As stated above, precise and accurate monitoring of construction sites and the presence of hazardous substances or exposure risks only occurs once in a while at present, meaning that workers may be exposed to hazards for weeks or months before the hazard is ever detected. Because the technology provides automatic feedback to construction site managers/employers, action can be taken immediately when hazards are detected, and the device helps to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and record maintenance.

Risks High for Construction Workers

 While SmartSite will help to protect workers from environmental and chemical exposure, other risks – like the risks associated with defective machinery or a lack of scaffolding – are still very real. For workers who are involved in a construction site accident, injuries may be devastating and life-altering.

Brooklyn Construction Accident Lawyer

If you are involved in a workplace accident in New York, consulting with an experienced Brooklyn construction accident lawyer is within your best interest. At the Law Office of Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum, our attorneys can help you to understand your rights after a construction site accident, including those related to workers’ compensation insurance and pursuing a third party liability claim for damages.

If you have questions, fill out our online form for a free case consultation or call 718-237-5586.