Advancing Construction Safety and Health: Innovations and Strategies

Dear Colleagues,

The construction industry faces a global safety challenge, with the International Labour Organization estimating 60,000 fatal accidents annually (i.e., over 20% of all workplace deaths) caused by falls, equipment failures, and electrocutions. Globally, 2.3 million workers suffer work-related ill health yearly, with construction bearing high rates of musculoskeletal disorders and mental health issues. It explores a wide array of themes, including deploying digital technologies (e.g., IoT, drones, and virtual reality) for real-time hazard detection, occupational health interventions to mitigate physical and mental stressors, and sustainable practices that align safety with net-zero goals. Additionally, it examines systemic approaches to risk management, such as policy frameworks, safety culture enhancement, and data-driven decision-making tools. By uniting researchers from civil engineering, public health, environmental studies, and the social sciences, this collection aims to bridge knowledge gaps, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and deliver actionable insights. We invite empirical studies, theoretical models, innovations, and reviews that bridge gaps and drive global industry transformation.

Dr. Hadi Sarvari
Prof. Dr. David J. Edwards
Dr. Timothy Olawumi
Dr. Frank Ghansah
Topic Editors