BIM-based automated analysis of dynamic hazards for proactive safety measures during the earthwork construction stage using CCTV data

Abstract

Current safety management during the earthwork construction stage often fail to anticipate the dynamic nature of construction sites, leading to frequent accidents due to a lack of proactive measures. To address these challenges, this paper presents a system to prevent dynamic hazards on construction sites by identifying proximity hazard zones caused by heavy equipment activity, as well as areas where workers are exposed to these hazards, within a BIM framework. This system uses a computer vision-based CCTV approach for continuous monitoring to obtain important information within the site. The obtained information is then processed and integrated into a BIM model to visualize the hazard zones according to the risk estimation results. A case study highlights the system’s ability to generate up-to-date hazard maps within the BIM model, along with integrated hazard analysis results. The proposed system provides valuable insights for safety managers regarding dynamic hazard zones to improve site planning and reduce the likelihood of accidents.