Using wearable technologies to minimise occupational illnesses among construction workers

Abstract

This study investigated how wearable technology can help construction workers contract fewer occupational illnesses. A case study research strategy was used to collect the qualitative data. The qualitative data was collected using a semi-structured interview, and thirty (30) participants were interviewed from the multiple case studies. It was discovered that a model for using wearable technologies for minimising occupational illnesses has been developed. Additionally, it was found that wearable technology supports the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 9. The use of wearable technologies for construction workers to monitor their health in real-time is another option to support Sustainable Development Goal 3. Additionally, it was shown that construction workers’ use of wearable technology is significantly constrained by ethical considerations. To improve the usability and functionality of wearable technology, it is suggested that user acceptance, security, ethical issues, and big data challenges be addressed.