The Application of BIM-Based Technology toward Fall Hazard Mitigation in Construction

Falls remain the leading cause of occupational fatalities and accidents in the United States construction industry. Currently, the incorporation of building information modelling (BIM) into construction practices has proven to be a valuable tool for eliminating general hazards on construction sites. This study investigated how the application of BIM technology has successfully contributed towards the mitigation of fall hazards at the construction and renovation phases of a construction project. Furthermore, the study explored how personalized monitoring has improved workplace safety while performing a task on the construction site. The study was conducted through a systematic review of past studies on the different general applications of BIM technology to construction safety engineering and design. The findings of this study highlighted the significant contribution of BIM application towards fall prevention measures during the construction and renovation phases. This study showed the tremendous potentials of BIM and developed an approach to integrate BIM with other technologies for real-time detection and prevention of fall hazards in the construction industry.