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Digital technologies in construction: A systematic mapping review of evidence for improved occupational health and safety
Ergonomics Division, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, & Health KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Huddinge, Sweden.
Jönköping University, School of Engineering, JTH, Construction Engineering and Lighting Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7016-9360
2023 (English)In: Journal of Building Engineering, E-ISSN 2352-7102, Vol. 80, article id 108082Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Sustainable development
00. Sustainable Development, 3. Good health and well-being, 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Abstract [en]

There is accelerating development of digital Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) interventions in construction, but it is not clear whether they reduce the risk of injury and illness. This systematic mapping review summarized the state of the evidence and developed recommendations for practitioners and researchers. During a keyword search of scientific databases, 392 unique records were identified and 24 (∼6%) were included in the review. The review was conducted within an Evidence Maturity framework developed for public health interventions, which outlines criteria for intervention. Studies are characterized by innovative application of a wide variety of technologies throughout pre-construction planning, construction execution, and worker training. Targeted hazards primarily included falls, struck-by incidents, and location-based hazards. Most studies focused on technology development and provided low to no evidence of improved work conditions or reduced injury/illness among construction workers. More evidence is needed before the digital solutions are promoted for widespread use. In order to achieve this, more attention need to be paid on the conflicting logics between the evidence maturity framework and the project logic in the construction practice.

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Elsevier, 2023. Vol. 80, article id 108082
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Information and communication technology, Digitalization, Injury prevention, Intervention
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Construction Management
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-62873DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2023.108082ISI: 001112525800001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85176219325Local ID: HOA;;1811342OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-62873DiVA, id: diva2:1811342
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Afa Trygghetsförsäkringsaktiebolag, 170149Available from: 2023-11-13 Created: 2023-11-13 Last updated: 2024-01-09Bibliographically approved

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