Construction sites are dynamic and complex environments, making them difficult to control and monitor. Construction safety prevents people from dying or becoming incapacitated. It is a socially relevant issue that persists despite several initiatives. It is also an economic problem that costs about 4% of the world PIB. Also, it is not acceptable in the XXI century for a worker to die while working. Challenges are especially significant for new and illiterate workers due to lack of training. Injuries and accidents occur because there is no proper preparation for workers. Each construction site is different from any other, therefore it is necessary to train technicians, workers and engineers to the exclusive and potential risks that may arise from each new environment. To cope with the pressure of avoiding accidents development, safety can no longer rely on traditional accident preventions measures. CSETIR (Construction Safety with Education and Training using Immersive Reality) arises from the synergy between higher education institutions and construction company provider to implement the use of smart technologies in proper training. The digital tools allow the creation of instruments that simulate construction scenarios allowing the identification and prevention of risks for teachers, technicians, and engineers. This proposed KA aims at enhancing knowledge exchange between representatives of three sectors to innovate the accident prevention approaches through effective collaboration between researchers in the virtual reality filed and construction companies. CSETIR partnership will develop innovative and interactive VR/AR (Virtual and Augmented Reality) solutions to prevent accidents and train workers. CSETIR intends to create usable tools for teachers, technicians, and engineers that will be used in any construction project. CSETIR also aims at offering training sessions online on an online platform (project website, wiki) to grant learners and trainees access to interactive material and resources. These tools will range from applications to be used on smartphones to virtual reality contexts depending on the needs of training.
The CSETIR project (Construction Safety with Education and Training using Immersive Reality) is based on the synergy between higher education institutions and representatives of construction practice. The goal was to introduce the use of intelligent technologies in the proper training process for the elimination of safety risks in the construction industry. The effort is the implementation of digital tools that enable the creation of a virtual environment that simulates construction scenarios and enables teachers, instructors, technicians and engineers to identify and prevent safety risks. The aim of the project was also to improve the exchange of knowledge between representatives of the three sectors with the aim of innovating approaches to accident prevention through effective cooperation between researchers in the field of virtual reality and construction companies. The CSETIR partnership has developed innovative and interactive VR/AR (virtual and augmented reality) solutions for the prevention of construction site accidents. CSETIR has created a useful tool for teachers, technicians and engineers that can be used in any construction project. The created digital tool with study materials is accessible online on the web site.
Construction industry represents one of the most dangerous industries in terms of OHS. The construction site is a dynamic and complex environment, which makes it difficult to manage and monitor. Ensuring a safe working environment, i.e. the construction site and the construction process, prevents occupational accidents and even deaths. It is a socially topical topic that persists despite several initiatives. It is also an economic problem that costs about 4% of world GDP. In the XXI. century, it is unacceptable for a worker to be fatally injured during the performance of his work. Safety challenges are particularly significant for new and often low-skilled workers due to a lack of training. Injuries and accidents occur because workers are not properly trained in occupational safety. Every construction site is different, so technicians, workers and engineers need to be trained on the unique and potential risks that can arise from each new environment. In order to prevent the emergence of safety risks on construction sites, it is not possible to rely only on traditional, current measures for their prevention.