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Smart Safety Helmets with Integrated Vision Systems for Industrial Infrastructure Inspection: A Comprehensive Review of VSLAM-Enabled Technologies
by Emmanuel A. Merchán-Cruz, Samuel Moveh, Oleksandr Pasha, Reinis Tocelovskis, Alexander Grakovski, Alexander Krainyukov, Nikita Ostrovenecs, Ivans Gercevs and Vladimirs Petrovs
Sensors 2025, 25(15), 4834; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25154834 - 6 Aug 2025
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Smart safety helmets equipped with vision systems are emerging as powerful tools for industrial infrastructure inspection. This paper presents a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of such VSLAM-enabled (Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) helmets. We surveyed the evolution from basic helmet cameras to intelligent, sensor-fused [...] Read more.
Smart safety helmets equipped with vision systems are emerging as powerful tools for industrial infrastructure inspection. This paper presents a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of such VSLAM-enabled (Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) helmets. We surveyed the evolution from basic helmet cameras to intelligent, sensor-fused inspection platforms, highlighting how modern helmets leverage real-time visual SLAM algorithms to map environments and assist inspectors. A systematic literature search was conducted targeting high-impact journals, patents, and industry reports. We classify helmet-integrated camera systems into monocular, stereo, and omnidirectional types and compare their capabilities for infrastructure inspection. We examine core VSLAM algorithms (feature-based, direct, hybrid, and deep-learning-enhanced) and discuss their adaptation to wearable platforms. Multi-sensor fusion approaches integrating inertial, LiDAR, and GNSS data are reviewed, along with edge/cloud processing architectures enabling real-time performance. This paper compiles numerous industrial use cases, from bridges and tunnels to plants and power facilities, demonstrating significant improvements in inspection efficiency, data quality, and worker safety. Key challenges are analyzed, including technical hurdles (battery life, processing limits, and harsh environments), human factors (ergonomics, training, and cognitive load), and regulatory issues (safety certification and data privacy). We also identify emerging trends, such as semantic SLAM, AI-driven defect recognition, hardware miniaturization, and collaborative multi-helmet systems. This review finds that VSLAM-equipped smart helmets offer a transformative approach to infrastructure inspection, enabling real-time mapping, augmented awareness, and safer workflows. We conclude by highlighting current research gaps, notably in standardizing systems and integrating with asset management, and provide recommendations for industry adoption and future research directions. Full article
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The Influence of Managers’ Safety Perceptions and Practices on Construction Workers’ Safety Behaviors in Saudi Arabian Projects: The Mediating Roles of Workers’ Safety Awareness, Competency, and Safety Actions
by Talal Mousa Alshammari, Musab Rabi, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan and Abdulrazzaq Jawish Alkherret
Safety 2025, 11(3), 77; https://doi.org/10.3390/safety11030077 - 5 Aug 2025
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Improving construction site safety remains a critical challenge in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing construction sector, where high accident rates and diverse labor forces demand evidence-based managerial interventions. This study investigated the influence of Managers’ Safety Perceptions and Practices (MSP) on Workers’ Safety Behaviors [...] Read more.
Improving construction site safety remains a critical challenge in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing construction sector, where high accident rates and diverse labor forces demand evidence-based managerial interventions. This study investigated the influence of Managers’ Safety Perceptions and Practices (MSP) on Workers’ Safety Behaviors (WSB) in the Saudi construction industry, emphasizing the mediating roles of Workers’ Safety Awareness (WSA), Safety Competency (WSC), and Safety Actions (SA). The conceptual framework integrates these three mediators to explain how managerial attitudes and practices translate into frontline safety outcomes. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was adopted using a structured questionnaire distributed among construction workers, supervisors, and project managers. A total of 352 from 384 valid responses were collected, and the data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS 4. The findings revealed that MSP does not directly influence WSB but has significant indirect effects through WSA, WSC, and SA. Among these, WSC emerged as the most powerful mediator, followed by WSA and SA, indicating that competency is the most critical driver of safe worker behavior. These results provide robust empirical support for a multidimensional mediation model, highlighting the need for managers to enhance safety behaviors not merely through supervision but through fostering awareness and competency, providing technical training, and implementing proactive safety measures. Theoretically, this study contributes a novel and integrative framework to the occupational safety literature, particularly within underexplored Middle Eastern construction contexts. Practically, it offers actionable insights for safety managers, industry practitioners, and policymakers seeking to improve construction safety performance in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Safety Performance Assessment and Management in Construction)
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A Framework of Indicators for Assessing Team Performance of Human–Robot Collaboration in Construction Projects
by Guodong Zhang, Xiaowei Luo, Lei Zhang, Wei Li, Wen Wang and Qiming Li
Buildings 2025, 15(15), 2734; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15152734 - 2 Aug 2025
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The construction industry has been troubled by a shortage of skilled labor and safety accidents in recent years. Therefore, more and more robots are introduced to undertake dangerous and repetitive jobs, so that human workers can concentrate on higher-value and creative problem-solving tasks. [...] Read more.
The construction industry has been troubled by a shortage of skilled labor and safety accidents in recent years. Therefore, more and more robots are introduced to undertake dangerous and repetitive jobs, so that human workers can concentrate on higher-value and creative problem-solving tasks. Nevertheless, although human–robot collaboration (HRC) shows great potential, most existing evaluation methods still focus on the single performance of either the human or robot, and systematic indicators for a whole HRC team remain insufficient. To fill this research gap, the present study constructs a comprehensive evaluation framework for HRC team performance in construction projects. Firstly, a detailed literature review is carried out, and three theories are integrated to build 33 indicators preliminarily. Afterwards, an expert questionnaire survey (N = 15) is adopted to revise and verify the model empirically. The survey yielded a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.916, indicating excellent internal consistency. The indicators rated highest in importance were task completion time (µ = 4.53) and dynamic separation distance (µ = 4.47) on a 5-point scale. Eight indicators were excluded due to mean importance ratings falling below the 3.0 threshold. The framework is formed with five main dimensions and 25 concrete indicators. Finally, an AHP-TOPSIS method is used to evaluate the HRC team performance. The AHP analysis reveals that Safety (weight = 0.2708) is prioritized over Productivity (weight = 0.2327) by experts, establishing a safety-first principle for successful HRC deployment. The framework is demonstrated through a case study of a human–robot plastering team, whose team performance scored as fair. This shows that the framework can help practitioners find out the advantages and disadvantages of HRC team performance and provide targeted improvement strategies. Furthermore, the framework offers construction managers a scientific basis for deciding robot deployment and team assignment, thus promoting safer, more efficient, and more creative HRC in construction projects. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)
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Aligning with SDGs in Construction: The Foreman as a Key Lever for Reducing Worker Risk-Taking
by Jing Feng, Kongling Liu and Qinge Wang
Sustainability 2025, 17(15), 7000; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17157000 - 1 Aug 2025
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Improving occupational health and safety (OHS) in the construction industry can contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Yet, workers’ risk-taking behaviors (RTBs) remain a persistent [...] Read more.
Improving occupational health and safety (OHS) in the construction industry can contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Yet, workers’ risk-taking behaviors (RTBs) remain a persistent challenge. Drawing on Social Cognitive Theory and Social Information Processing Theory, this study develops and tests a social influence model to examine how foremen’s safety attitudes (SAs) shape workers’ RTBs. Drawing on survey data from 301 construction workers in China, structural equation modeling reveals that foremen’s SAs significantly and negatively predict workers’ RTBs. However, the three dimensions of SAs—cognitive, affective, and behavioral—exert their influence through different pathways. Risk perception (RP) plays a key mediating role, particularly for the cognitive and behavioral dimensions. Furthermore, interpersonal trust (IPT) functions as a significant moderator in some of these relationships. By identifying the micro-social pathways that link foremen’s attitudes to workers’ safety behaviors, this study offers a testable theoretical framework for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (particularly Goals 3 and 8) at the frontline workplace level. The findings provide empirical support for organizations to move beyond rule-based management and instead build more resilient OHS governance systems by systematically cultivating the multidimensional attitudes of frontline leaders. Full article
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The Identification of the Competency Components Necessary for the Tasks of Workers’ Representatives in the Field of OSH to Support Their Selection and Development, as Well as to Assess Their Effectiveness
by Peter Leisztner, Ferenc Farago and Gyula Szabo
Safety 2025, 11(3), 73; https://doi.org/10.3390/safety11030073 - 1 Aug 2025
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The European Union Council’s zero vision aims to eliminate workplace fatalities, while Industry 4.0 presents new challenges for occupational safety. Despite HR professionals assessing managers’ and employees’ competencies, no system currently exists to evaluate the competencies of workers’ representatives in occupational safety and [...] Read more.
The European Union Council’s zero vision aims to eliminate workplace fatalities, while Industry 4.0 presents new challenges for occupational safety. Despite HR professionals assessing managers’ and employees’ competencies, no system currently exists to evaluate the competencies of workers’ representatives in occupational safety and health (OSH). It is crucial to establish the necessary competencies for these representatives to avoid their selection based on personal bias, ambition, or coercion. The main objective of the study is to identify the competencies and their components required for workers’ representatives in the field of occupational safety and health by following the steps of the DACUM method with the assistance of OSH professionals. First, tasks were identified through semi-structured interviews conducted with eight occupational safety experts. In the second step, a focus group consisting of 34 OSH professionals (2 invited guests and 32 volunteers) determined the competencies and their components necessary to perform those tasks. Finally, the results were validated through an online questionnaire sent to the 32 volunteer participants of the focus group, from which 11 responses (34%) were received. The research categorized the competencies into the following three groups: core competencies (occupational safety and professional knowledge) and distinguishing competencies (personal attributes). Within occupational safety knowledge, 10 components were defined; for professional expertise, 7 components; and for personal attributes, 16 components. Based on the results, it was confirmed that all participants of the tripartite system have an important role in the training and development of workers’ representatives in the field of occupational safety and health. The results indicate that although OSH representation is not yet a priority in Hungary, there is a willingness to collaborate with competent, well-prepared representatives. The study emphasizes the importance of clearly defining and assessing the required competencies. Full article
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Prioritizing Critical Factors Affecting Occupational Safety in High-Rise Construction: A Hybrid EFA-AHP Approach
by Hai Chien Pham, Si Van-Tien Tran and Ung-Kyun Lee
Buildings 2025, 15(15), 2677; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15152677 - 29 Jul 2025
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High-rise construction presents heightened safety risks due to vertical complexity, spatial constraints, and workforce variability. Conventional safety management often proves insufficient, especially in rapidly urbanizing or resource-limited settings. This study proposes a hybrid methodological framework to systematically identify and prioritize the critical factors [...] Read more.
High-rise construction presents heightened safety risks due to vertical complexity, spatial constraints, and workforce variability. Conventional safety management often proves insufficient, especially in rapidly urbanizing or resource-limited settings. This study proposes a hybrid methodological framework to systematically identify and prioritize the critical factors influencing occupational safety in Vietnamese high-rise construction projects. Based on 181 valid survey responses from construction professionals, 23 observed variables were developed through extensive literature review and expert consultation. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was employed to empirically group 23 validated indicators into five key latent dimensions: (1) Safety Training and Inspection, (2) Employer’s Knowledge and Responsibility, (3) Worker’s Competence and Compliance, (4) Working Conditions and Environment, and (5) Safety Equipment and Signage. These dimensions were then structured into an Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model, with pairwise comparisons conducted by industry experts to calculate consistency ratios and derive factor weights across three high-rise project case studies. The findings provide actionable insights for construction managers, safety professionals, and policymakers in developing and underdeveloped countries, supporting data-driven decision-making for safer and more sustainable urban development. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Safety Management and Occupational Health in Construction)
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RTLS-Enabled Bidirectional Alert System for Proximity Risk Mitigation in Tunnel Environments
by Fatima Afzal, Farhad Ullah Khan, Ayaz Ahmad Khan, Ruchini Jayasinghe and Numan Khan
Buildings 2025, 15(15), 2667; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15152667 - 28 Jul 2025
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Tunnel construction poses significant safety challenges due to confined spaces, limited visibility, and the dynamic movement of labourers and machinery. This study addresses a critical gap in real-time, bidirectional proximity monitoring by developing and validating a prototype early-warning system that integrates real-time location [...] Read more.
Tunnel construction poses significant safety challenges due to confined spaces, limited visibility, and the dynamic movement of labourers and machinery. This study addresses a critical gap in real-time, bidirectional proximity monitoring by developing and validating a prototype early-warning system that integrates real-time location systems (RTLS) with long-range (LoRa) wireless communication and ultra-wideband (UWB) positioning. The system comprises Arduino nano microcontrollers, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, and piezo buzzers to detect and signal proximity breaches between workers and equipment. Using an action research approach, three pilot case studies were conducted in a simulated tunnel environment to test the system’s effectiveness in both static and dynamic risk scenarios. The results showed that the system accurately tracked proximity and generated timely alerts when safety thresholds were crossed, although minor delays of 5–8 s and slight positional inaccuracies were noted. These findings confirm the system’s capacity to enhance situational awareness and reduce reliance on manual safety protocols. The study contributes to the tunnel safety literature by demonstrating the feasibility of low-cost, real-time monitoring solutions that simultaneously track labour and machinery. The proposed RTLS framework offers practical value for safety managers and informs future research into automated safety systems in complex construction environments. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue AI in Construction: Automation, Optimization, and Safety)
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Agricultural Workers’ Perspectives on Stressors, Stress Management Topics and Support Options: A Case Study from the Western U.S.
by Grocke-Dewey U. Michelle, Alison Brennan, Brenda J. Freeman, Esmeralda Mandujano, Emma Morano, Doriane Keiser and Don McMoran
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(8), 1180; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22081180 - 25 Jul 2025
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Agricultural workers—individuals employed for labor in agriculture—are at high risk of various negative health outcomes, with many impacted by both the existence of health disparities and stress. While the issue of farm stress and associated psychosocial health outcomes has been studied in the [...] Read more.
Agricultural workers—individuals employed for labor in agriculture—are at high risk of various negative health outcomes, with many impacted by both the existence of health disparities and stress. While the issue of farm stress and associated psychosocial health outcomes has been studied in the general agricultural population, research investigating these issues specifically within the agricultural worker population is sparse. This study presents data from the United States Western Region Agricultural Worker Stress Survey (N = 354), which gauged workers’ perceived stress levels, sources of stress, desired stress management topics, and preferred methods of receiving information and support services. Long working hours, working in extreme temperatures, and a lack of time emerged as the top three stressors. On average, workers across the Western region of the U.S. are experiencing a moderate level of stress, with younger workers reporting greater stressor pileup than their older counterparts. Retirement planning was cited as the most preferred stress management topic, regardless of demographic. Lastly, workers chose in-person counseling as the support modality that they would most likely utilize. This research provides a variety of stress management recommendations such as working with farm owners to increase the safety of their operation, investing in face-to-face counseling services, and utilizing community health workers as sources of support. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)
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SleepShifters: The Co-Development of a Preventative Sleep Management Programme for Shift Workers and Their Employers
by Amber F. Tout, Nicole K. Y. Tang, Carla T. Toro, Tracey L. Sletten, Shantha M. W. Rajaratnam, Charlotte Kershaw, Caroline Meyer and Talar R. Moukhtarian
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(8), 1178; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22081178 - 25 Jul 2025
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Shift work can have an adverse impact on sleep and wellbeing, as well as negative consequences for workplace safety and productivity. SleepShifters is a co-developed sleep management programme that aims to equip shift workers and employers with the skills needed to manage sleep [...] Read more.
Shift work can have an adverse impact on sleep and wellbeing, as well as negative consequences for workplace safety and productivity. SleepShifters is a co-developed sleep management programme that aims to equip shift workers and employers with the skills needed to manage sleep from the onset of employment, thus preventing sleep problems and their associated consequences from arising. This paper describes the co-development process and resulting programme protocol of SleepShifters, designed in line with the Medical Research Council’s framework for the development and evaluation of complex interventions. Programme components were co-produced in partnership with stakeholders from four organisations across the United Kingdom, following an iterative, four-stage process based on focus groups and interviews. As well as a handbook containing guidance on shift scheduling, workplace lighting, and controlled rest periods, SleepShifters consists of five key components: (1) an annual sleep awareness event; (2) a digital sleep training induction module for new starters; (3) a monthly-themed sleep awareness campaign; (4) a website, hosting a digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia platform and supportive video case studies from shift-working peers; (5) a sleep scheduling app for employees. Future work will implement and assess the effectiveness of delivering SleepShifters in organisational settings. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Digital Innovations for Health Promotion)
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Disaster Preparedness in Saudi Arabia’s Primary Healthcare Workers for Human Well-Being and Sustainability
by Mona Raif Alrowili, Alia Mohammed Almoajel, Fahad Magbol Alneam and Riyadh A. Alhazmi
Sustainability 2025, 17(14), 6562; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17146562 - 18 Jul 2025
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The preparedness of healthcare workers for disaster situations depends on their technical skills, disaster knowledge, and psychosocial strength, including teamwork and emotional regulation. This study aims to assess disaster preparedness among healthcare professionals in primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in Alqurayat, Saudi Arabia, with [...] Read more.
The preparedness of healthcare workers for disaster situations depends on their technical skills, disaster knowledge, and psychosocial strength, including teamwork and emotional regulation. This study aims to assess disaster preparedness among healthcare professionals in primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in Alqurayat, Saudi Arabia, with a specific focus on evaluating technical competencies, psychosocial readiness, and predictive modeling of preparedness levels. A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorporating structured questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and observational data from disaster drills to evaluate the preparedness levels of 400 healthcare workers, including doctors, nurses, and administrative staff. The results showed that while knowledge (mean: 3.9) and skills (mean: 4.0) were generally moderate to high, notable gaps in overall preparedness remained. Importantly, 69.5% of participants reported enhanced readiness following simulation drills. Machine learning models, including Random Forest and Artificial Neural Networks, were used to predict preparedness outcomes based on psychosocial variables such as emotional intelligence, teamwork, and stress management. Sentiment analysis and topic modeling of qualitative responses revealed key themes including communication barriers, psychological safety, and the need for ongoing training. The findings highlight the importance of integrating both technical competencies and psychosocial resilience into disaster management programs. This study contributes an innovative framework for evaluating preparedness and offers practical insights for policymakers, disaster planners, and health training institutions aiming to strengthen the sustainability and responsiveness of primary healthcare systems. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Occupational Mental Health)
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Exploring Factors Impeding the Implementation of Health and Safety Control Measures in the South African Construction Industry
by Ndaleni Phinias Rantsatsi
Buildings 2025, 15(14), 2439; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15142439 - 11 Jul 2025
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Organisations have provided health and safety (H&S) control measures for construction activities, but the literature suggests that implementing these measures in the construction industry remains a challenge. This study aims to explore the factors impeding the implementation of H&S control measures (barriers). The [...] Read more.
Organisations have provided health and safety (H&S) control measures for construction activities, but the literature suggests that implementing these measures in the construction industry remains a challenge. This study aims to explore the factors impeding the implementation of H&S control measures (barriers). The study followed a qualitative research approach using interview form as a data collection tool designed to collect qualitative data on the factors impeding the implementation of H&S control measures. Purposive sampling method was adopted. The content analysis method was used to analyse the collected data. The findings reveal that the implementation of H&S control measures is affected by different barriers. The study uncovered eight main barriers (lack of management support and commitment, implementation costs, lack of training and education, language and cultural differences, time pressure, prioritisation of production over H&S issues, lack of worker involvement and participation and lack of communication) to the implementation of H&S control measures. Respondents were mainly from H&S background; it would be interesting to explore the perceptions of site managers, engineers, designers, supervisors and field workers through the use of a quantitative approach involving a larger sample. By identifying and understanding these barriers to the implementation of H&S control measures, construction organisations could be in a better position to control construction hazards. This paper adds value to construction organisations and professionals’ understanding of barriers to the implementation of H&S control measures on construction sites. The study also recommends measures to remove barriers or facilitate better implementation of H&S control measures on construction sites. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Safety Management and Occupational Health in Construction)
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Helmet Detection in Underground Coal Mines via Dynamic Background Perception with Limited Valid Samples
by Guangfu Wang, Dazhi Sun, Hao Li, Jian Cheng, Pengpeng Yan and Heping Li
Mach. Learn. Knowl. Extr. 2025, 7(3), 64; https://doi.org/10.3390/make7030064 - 9 Jul 2025
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The underground coal mine environment is complex and dynamic, making the application of visual algorithms for object detection a crucial component of underground safety management as well as a key factor in ensuring the safe operation of workers. We look at this in [...] Read more.
The underground coal mine environment is complex and dynamic, making the application of visual algorithms for object detection a crucial component of underground safety management as well as a key factor in ensuring the safe operation of workers. We look at this in the context of helmet-wearing detection in underground mines, where over 25% of the targets are small objects. To address challenges such as the lack of effective samples for unworn helmets, significant background interference, and the difficulty of detecting small helmet targets, this paper proposes a novel underground helmet-wearing detection algorithm that combines dynamic background awareness with a limited number of valid samples to improve accuracy for underground workers. The algorithm begins by analyzing the distribution of visual surveillance data and spatial biases in underground environments. By using data augmentation techniques, it then effectively expands the number of training samples by introducing positive and negative samples for helmet-wearing detection from ordinary scenes. Thereafter, based on YOLOv10, the algorithm incorporates a background awareness module with region masks to reduce the adverse effects of complex underground backgrounds on helmet-wearing detection. Specifically, it adds a convolution and attention fusion module in the detection head to enhance the model’s perception of small helmet-wearing objects by enlarging the detection receptive field. By analyzing the aspect ratio distribution of helmet wearing data, the algorithm improves the aspect ratio constraints in the loss function, further enhancing detection accuracy. Consequently, it achieves precise detection of helmet-wearing in underground coal mines. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm can detect small helmet-wearing objects in complex underground scenes, with a 14% reduction in background false detection rates, and thereby achieving accuracy, recall, and average precision rates of 94.4%, 89%, and 95.4%, respectively. Compared to other mainstream object detection algorithms, the proposed algorithm shows improvements in detection accuracy of 6.7%, 5.1%, and 11.8% over YOLOv9, YOLOv10, and RT-DETR, respectively. The algorithm proposed in this paper can be applied to real-time helmet-wearing detection in underground coal mine scenes, providing safety alerts for standardized worker operations and enhancing the level of underground security intelligence. Full article
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Nursing Students’ Perceptions and Experiences of Aggression During Clinical Placements
by Chaxiraxi Bacallado-Rodríguez, Francisco Javier Castro-Molina, Jesús Manuel García-Acosta, Silvia Elisa Razetto-Ramos, Vicente Llinares-Arvelo and José Ángel Rodríguez-Gómez
Nurs. Rep. 2025, 15(7), 245; https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15070245 - 2 Jul 2025
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Background: Violence against healthcare professionals is a growing public health concern. In Spain, the National Observatory of Aggressions recorded 16,866 cases in 2024, marking a 103.06% increase since 2017. This phenomenon has intensified in recent years, with serious repercussions for both the physical [...] Read more.
Background: Violence against healthcare professionals is a growing public health concern. In Spain, the National Observatory of Aggressions recorded 16,866 cases in 2024, marking a 103.06% increase since 2017. This phenomenon has intensified in recent years, with serious repercussions for both the physical and psychological well-being of healthcare workers, as well as for the quality of care provided. Objectives: This descriptive study examines the knowledge, perceptions, and experiences of workplace aggression among undergraduate students at the University School of Nursing of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital. Materials and Methods: A self-administered ad hoc questionnaire was distributed to 266 students across all academic years to assess their knowledge and to explore their perceptions and experiences of aggression witnessed or experienced during clinical placements. This study was guided by the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines. Results: The findings revealed significant educational gaps among students regarding how to manage aggressive situations, as well as high levels of concern and an aggression exposure rate exceeding 30%. A statistically significant association was also observed in relation to the academic year. Conclusions: This study provides a foundation for the development of specific training programmes tailored to the needs identified and for enhancing occupational safety in healthcare settings. Full article
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Construction Worker Activity Recognition Using Deep Residual Convolutional Network Based on Fused IMU Sensor Data in Internet-of-Things Environment
by Sakorn Mekruksavanich and Anuchit Jitpattanakul
IoT 2025, 6(3), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/iot6030036 - 28 Jun 2025
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With the advent of Industry 4.0, sensor-based human activity recognition has become increasingly vital for improving worker safety, enhancing operational efficiency, and optimizing workflows in Internet-of-Things (IoT) environments. This study introduces a novel deep learning-based framework for construction worker activity recognition, employing a [...] Read more.
With the advent of Industry 4.0, sensor-based human activity recognition has become increasingly vital for improving worker safety, enhancing operational efficiency, and optimizing workflows in Internet-of-Things (IoT) environments. This study introduces a novel deep learning-based framework for construction worker activity recognition, employing a deep residual convolutional neural network (ResNet) architecture integrated with multi-sensor fusion techniques. The proposed system processes data from multiple inertial measurement unit sensors strategically positioned on workers’ bodies to identify and classify construction-related activities accurately. A comprehensive pre-processing pipeline is implemented, incorporating Butterworth filtering for noise suppression, data normalization, and an adaptive sliding window mechanism for temporal segmentation. Experimental validation is conducted using the publicly available VTT-ConIoT dataset, which includes recordings of 16 construction activities performed by 13 participants in a controlled laboratory setting. The results demonstrate that the ResNet-based sensor fusion approach outperforms traditional single-sensor models and other deep learning methods. The system achieves classification accuracies of 97.32% for binary discrimination between recommended and non-recommended activities, 97.14% for categorizing six core task types, and 98.68% for detailed classification across sixteen individual activities. Optimal performance is consistently obtained with a 4-second window size, balancing recognition accuracy with computational efficiency. Although the hand-mounted sensor proved to be the most effective as a standalone unit, multi-sensor configurations delivered significantly higher accuracy, particularly in complex classification tasks. The proposed approach demonstrates strong potential for real-world applications, offering robust performance across diverse working conditions while maintaining computational feasibility for IoT deployment. This work advances the field of innovative construction by presenting a practical solution for real-time worker activity monitoring, which can be seamlessly integrated into existing IoT infrastructures to promote workplace safety, streamline construction processes, and support data-driven management decisions. Full article
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Implementation of Integrated Smart Construction Monitoring System Based on Point Cloud Data and IoT Technique
by Ju-Yong Kim, Suhyun Kang, Jungmin Cho, Seungjin Jeong, Sanghee Kim, Youngje Sung, Byoungkil Lee and Gwang-Hee Kim
Sensors 2025, 25(13), 3997; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25133997 - 26 Jun 2025
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This study presents an integrated smart construction monitoring system that combines point cloud data (PCD) from a 3D laser scanner with real-time IoT sensors and ultra-wideband (UWB) indoor positioning technology to enhance construction site safety and quality management. The system addresses the limitations [...] Read more.
This study presents an integrated smart construction monitoring system that combines point cloud data (PCD) from a 3D laser scanner with real-time IoT sensors and ultra-wideband (UWB) indoor positioning technology to enhance construction site safety and quality management. The system addresses the limitations of traditional BIM-based methods by leveraging high-precision PCD that accurately reflects actual site conditions. Field validation was conducted over 17 days at a residential construction site, focusing on two floors during concrete pouring. The concrete strength prediction model, based on the ASTM C1074 maturity method, achieved prediction accuracy within 1–2 MPa of measured values (e.g., predicted: 26.2 MPa vs. actual: 25.3 MPa at 14 days). The UWB-based worker localization system demonstrated a maximum positioning error of 1.44 m with 1 s update intervals, enabling real-time tracking of worker movements. Static accuracy tests showed localization errors of 0.80–0.94 m under clear line-of-sight and 1.14–1.26 m under partial non-line-of-sight. The integrated platform successfully combined PCD visualization with real-time sensor data, allowing construction managers to monitor concrete curing progress and worker safety simultaneously. Full article
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