Potential of Implementing Smart Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) To Minimize Work Related Injuries in Construction Sites

Authors

  • Benny Lee Hai Chim INTI International University, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
  • Chang Yee Ting INTI International University, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
  • Fo Kee Wah INTI International University, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
  • Kong Sio Kah INTI International University, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Keywords:

Smart PPE, workplace injuries, construction industry, implementation of Smart PPE

Abstract

Construction accidents has earned a bad reputation along the years even with personal protective
equipment (PPE) provided on site. Wearable technology has become more common nowadays for
preventing workplace injuries, ensuring level of safety in the workplace. Smart personal protective
equipment (PPE) refers to PPE that connects to the internet and other devices like software or
tablets to deliver real-time safety information. Hence, the aim for this research is to study the
possibility of implementing smart personal protective equipment (PPE) in Malaysian construction
industry. The findings show that majority of respondents are aware of construction accident, smart
PPE are better in reducing injuries than conventional PPE and respondents are willing to
implement in their company if Smart PPE is available in the market and the cost is reasonable.

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Published

2020-09-28

Issue

Vol. 2020: INTI Journal

Section

Articles

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