Special Issue Information

Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments that pose significant risks of serious injuries and fatalities. As development projects are increasingly complex and technologies evolve, the imperative need for robust health and safety management practices has never been more critical.

Recent research trends reveal a notable shift towards innovative approaches that harness advanced digital technologies, including generative AI, wearable sensors, robotics, digital twin, blockchain, and virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) to enhance safety planning and risk assessment. Furthermore, the integration of behavioral science into safety training programs is gaining momentum, underscoring the necessity of cultivating a proactive safety culture among workers.

Despite these advancements, challenges remain, such as ensuring regulatory compliance, the need for ongoing training, and the effective adaptation of emerging technologies. This Special Issue aims to explore the evolving landscape of health and safety management within the construction industry, highlighting innovative strategies, techniques, tools, and methodologies that address contemporary challenges, including risk assessment, compliance, automated monitoring, and the integration of advanced digital technologies. We invite contributions that examine case studies, methodologies, reviews, empirical or experimental research findings, and best practices that enhance safety outcomes. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, this Special Issue seeks to provide valuable insights for academics, practitioners, and policymakers, ultimately contributing to safer work environments and improved project outcomes.

The topics will include (but not limited to):
● AI-driven (machine learning, deep learning, etc.) safety and health in construction;
● Generative AI applications in construction safety and health;
● Internet of Things (IoT) applications for enhancing safety and health in construction;
● Ergonomic risk assessments and safety hazard identification on construction sites;
● Ethical considerations in innovative methodologies and technologies for construction safety;
● Robotic techniques for improving safety and health in construction;
● Virtual, augmented, mixed, or extended reality (VR/AR/MR/XR) for safety training;
● Safety issues associated with construction robots and human-robot-collaboration;
● Safety behavior and compliance in construction;
● Safety management practices in the construction industry;
● Mental and physical health of construction workers;
● Wearable technologies and self-powered IoT sensors in construction;
● Exoskeletons (active and passive) for improving work-related health and safety management;
● Digital twin, blockchain, and human-centric intelligent applications in construction safety management.

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