GPS proximity warning system for at-rest large mobile equipment

Nieto, Antonio; Miller, Stephen; Miller, R. E.

doi:10.1080/13895260500045183

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“…Electromagnetic PWSs comprise transmitters that generate electromagnetic signals using a wire-loop antenna and receivers that detect the signals when the two components are in close proximity [10,11]. GPS PWSs use GPS devices that are attached to equipment and workers to determine their locations, and provide alerts when collisions are likely [12]. They operate best in open-pit mine environments.…”

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Smart Glasses-Based Personnel Proximity Warning System for Improving Pedestrian Safety in Construction and Mining Sites

Baek

Choi

2020

IJERPH

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A smart glasses-based wearable personnel proximity warning system (PWS) was developed for pedestrian safety in construction and mining sites. The smart glasses receive signals transmitted by Bluetooth beacons attached to heavy equipment or vehicles, with the proximity determined by the signal strength. A visual alert is displayed to the wearer when in close proximity. The media access control address of the Bluetooth beacon provides information on the approaching equipment or vehicle, which is displayed to the wearer so that they can respond appropriately. There was a detection distance of at least 10 m regardless of the direction the pedestrian was looking and the alert was successful in all 40 trials at ≥10 meters. The subjective workload was evaluated using the NASA task load index on ten subjects, either without a personal PWS, with a smartphone-based PWS, or with the smart glasses-based PWS. The mental, temporal, and physical stresses were lowest when using the smart glasses-based PWS. Smart glasses-based PWSs can improve work efficiency by freeing both hands of the pedestrians, and various functions can be supported through application development. Therefore, they are particularly useful for pedestrian safety in construction and mining sites.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Smart Glasses-Based Personnel Proximity Warning System for Improving Pedestrian Safety in Construction and Mining Sites

Baek

Choi

2020

IJERPH

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“…In an RF-based warning system, transmitters and receivers must be installed on all workers and equipment to achieve a proper effect [5]. GPS offers many benefits, but it has the disadvantage of being expensive [21,23]. Thus, these proximity warning systems need further testing and practical implementation strategies before they can be widely used at industry sites.…”

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“…Proximity warning technologies implemented at various industry sites provide alerts to workers and equipment operators in real time when a dangerous proximity situation is occurring. Most proximity warning system consists of sensors (such as, radar, RFID, and GPS) mounted on the equipment that detect the presence of obstacles, and an alarm interface [21,32]. These systems can reduce collision accidents by alerting workers and equipment operators when equipment gets too close.…”

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“…Nieto and Dagdelen [19], and Ruff and Holden [20] showed that GPS-based proximity warning systems have the potential to significantly reduce collision accidents. Through additional research, Nieto et al [21] developed a new proximity warning system that combined GPS with a transmission-locking mechanism. This mechanism [21] can automatically prevent equipment from moving when a high risk of collision accident is detected.…”

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“…Through additional research, Nieto et al [21] developed a new proximity warning system that combined GPS with a transmission-locking mechanism. This mechanism [21] can automatically prevent equipment from moving when a high risk of collision accident is detected. For timely warnings about approaching equipment at long distances (10-100 m), Sabniveesu et al [22] developed a GPS-based warning system integrated with wireless communications that operated in an ad-hoc mode.…”

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Proximity Warning and Excavator Control System for Prevention of Collision Accidents

Lee

Kim

et al. 2017

Sustainability

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Construction is a hazardous industry in which accidents occur frequently. Occupational accidents at construction sites are a serious public health issue in Korea. Construction site conditions often create dangerous situations by requiring workers and heavy equipment to work in close proximity to each other. In 2015, approximately 11% (46) of the 437 occupational fatalities in the construction industry in Korea resulted from workers colliding with objects or equipment. In this paper, we present a proximity warning system developed to address this issue and enhance safety at construction sites. The proposed technology functions in real time to alert workers and equipment operators of hazardous proximity situations. Also, when the radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor detects an approaching worker, the main board instantly shuts down the excavator for the prevention of accident. This system contains an RFID tag, RFID reader, alarm device, camera, a display device (the Around View Monitor), and excavator control technology. A field test demonstrated successful performance of the proposed system. It is widely applicable in small construction fields alongside excavators and other equipment because this system does not require additional communication infrastructure, such as servers.

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