Publication Date |
1999 |
Personal Author |
Mohan, S. |
Page Count |
36 |
Abstract |
This project has established the techncal merit and feasibilty of using ultrasonic technology in developing electronic safety devices, to protect constrction workers from two of the major construction worksite accidents: (1) 'struck-by', 'struck-against', and 'caught in/under/between equipment, and (2) falls from roofs, and open-sided floors/platforms. These accidents account for 18.9% ofthe construction accidents and cost the nation $981 millon anually. The devices wil be built into the rear-side of the worker's tool-belt or waist-belt and warn the worker via sound and/or vibration alarm whenever he/she is closer than a safe distance from the approaching equipment or the edge ofthe roof/open-sided floors. |
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Source Agency |
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Corporate Authors |
Technological Systems Research, Design and Education, Williamsville, NY. |
Document Type |
Technical Report |
Title Note |
Rept. for 30 Sep 97-31 Oct 98. |
NTIS Issue Number |
200422 |