Developing a Hazard Detection and Alert System to Prevent Incidents

The proposed project aimed to develop a cost-effective, user-friendly, and reliable hazard detection and alert system to prevent crashes between construction equipment/vehicles and workers on foot in work zones. The envisioned system includes wearable proximity sensors for the workers and an in-vehicle portable detection system for the operators. The system was designed to notify operators and workers promptly when equipment/vehicles are backing up and workers are nearby. The system employed Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacon technology that enables a bidirectional detection and alert system to prevent crashes between equipment/vehicles and workers. However, the developed system had limitations associated with environmental and natural factors. The project concludes that BLE beacon technology is unsuitable for developing a safety detection and alert system for work zones.

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Report number: cmr 24-007
Published: July 2024

Project number: TR202214

Authors: Sejun Song, Sungyop Kim, and John Kevern

Performing organization: University of Missouri-Kansas City