Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
Project Type
group
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Anneliese Battle, Senior James Moriarty, Senior Shira Rachelson, Senior
Lead Presenter's Name
Anneliese Battle
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Aviation
Faculty Mentor Name
Ali Aljaroudi
Abstract
Fall hazards are the leading cause of fatalities on construction sites, accounting for a significant percentage of workplace accidents. Ensuring that fall prevention systems are in place is essential for reducing these risks and safeguarding the health and well-being of all on-site personnel. The current personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is effective but there is room for improvement. There is a strive to develop something that will propel the industry forward. This project proposes the development of an innovative smart PFAS integrated with wearable technology. Designed to enhance user safety and comfort, the harness will incorporate advanced data tracking capabilities to assist with real-time data collection, providing valuable insights and improving overall performance while ensuring a more comfortable experience for the user. A survey was sent out to PFAS users which yielded their opinions on workplace conditions. The data was obtained from construction workers, safety professionals, and construction management across the industry. The survey results revealed that participants strongly prefer a harness designed for greater comfort. The survey shows that participants emphasized the importance of maintaining comfort in the harness during extended use. Based on the feedback, the design of the ergonomically engineered smart harness will be further refined and optimized to better align with user needs and enhance overall performance.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
Innovative Smart PFAS Harness for Enhanced Construction Worker Safety
Fall hazards are the leading cause of fatalities on construction sites, accounting for a significant percentage of workplace accidents. Ensuring that fall prevention systems are in place is essential for reducing these risks and safeguarding the health and well-being of all on-site personnel. The current personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is effective but there is room for improvement. There is a strive to develop something that will propel the industry forward. This project proposes the development of an innovative smart PFAS integrated with wearable technology. Designed to enhance user safety and comfort, the harness will incorporate advanced data tracking capabilities to assist with real-time data collection, providing valuable insights and improving overall performance while ensuring a more comfortable experience for the user. A survey was sent out to PFAS users which yielded their opinions on workplace conditions. The data was obtained from construction workers, safety professionals, and construction management across the industry. The survey results revealed that participants strongly prefer a harness designed for greater comfort. The survey shows that participants emphasized the importance of maintaining comfort in the harness during extended use. Based on the feedback, the design of the ergonomically engineered smart harness will be further refined and optimized to better align with user needs and enhance overall performance.