NEW TREND IN JOBSITE SAFETY SOLUTIONS:


Heavy Equipment Safety Cameras


BY ELIZABETH TORREZ, TENNA C


onstruction sites are inherently dangerous, where the potential for fatalities is significant. The


construction industry had more deaths than any other industry sector in 2022. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 75% of struck-by fatalities in the construction industry in 2022 were attributed to heavy equipment incidents. Construction site crews face numerous dangers daily, ranging from accidents and collisions to falls, collapses, overturns and more.


Recognizing these risks, new jobsite safety technology solutions have been emerging in the construction safety and risk management spaces, such as en- hanced PPE, virtual reality simulations for safety training, upgraded fall protec- tion systems, improved maintenance management and more.


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The Latest Trend A popular trend from previous years has been the use of safety cameras for jobsite surveillance, dashcam footage, and most recently, in 2024, 360-degree heavy equipment cameras. Heavy equipment safety cameras are


an innovative spin on traditional dash cameras, more commonly used for on- road fleet vehicles. As fleet dash cameras gain in popularity, contractors are lever- aging similar tried and true technology for their high-value assets that work across project locations. Tis emerging trend aids contractors in achieving safety and operational excellence on their jobsites and is a preventative solution that can contribute to minimizing equipment hazards and struck-by incidents. Tese cameras safeguard operators and crews against struck-by or other


jobsite incidents, while delivering tan- gible benefits in productivity and cost savings by providing footage and live visibility around an operation and the surrounding area of heavy equipment on active jobsites. Contractors also benefit by reducing financial risk and liability for the business and facilitating better claims management.


How to Use Cameras Ideal use cases for a heavy equipment camera include excavation, utility work and demolition. They are particularly impactful for urban-setting jobsites, road- work, or other projects in and around live traffic and pedestrians. Road work or work in close quarters is incredibly hazardous, so giving operators all viewing angles for caution and precision is critical. Live streaming gives operations and


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