When Safety Tech Backfires: Why Over-Engineered Systems Can Put Construction Workers at Risk
Advanced safety systems are meant to prevent accidents on construction sites — but when misapplied or overloaded with false alarms, they can dull worker awareness and create new hazards.
Construction sites are complex environments where workers must navigate between various heavy machinery and vehicles, such as excavators, delivery trucks, and forklifts.
Safety systems are deployed to prevent collisions, protect pedestrians, and keep projects on track, but they can become problematic if misunderstood, misapplied, or overloaded with false alarms.
A warning that arrives too late, or an alert that sounds too often for the wrong reasons, can dull a worker’s instincts rather than sharpen them.
Author's summary: Over-engineered safety systems can put construction workers at risk.
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