How Regular Aerial Surveys Can Improve Worksite Safety

The construction industry is one of the most perilous industries—according to OSHA, one in every five workplace fatalities occur on construction sites. Forward-looking companies are answering the call for improved workplace safety by embracing new technologies, including drone survey technology. So, how is drone aerial mapping software improving safety at worksites around the world?

Data collected by drone and processed in the Propeller Aero platform helps construction crews monitor conditions on a site, identify potential hazards, and ensure that workers on the ground follow all safety protocols. Discover how aerial surveying can reduce these safety risks on a worksite.

Creating an overview of the site with point clouds

Data collected by drone and processed in the Propeller platform can be used to create 3D point clouds—georeferenced wireframes that reflect a true-to-life 3D structure of real-time conditions on the ground. Propeller’s processing platform uses the science of photogrammetry to create these point clouds that reference distinct features on the jobsite, helping teams identify and avoid potential hazards and fix any existing ones in a timely manner.

Building accurate 3D models

Propeller’s processing platform uses point cloud data to craft 3D models that create simulations of a worksite. Whether you’re in the earthworks phase of a project or you’re making renovations and repairs, 3D models give construction teams insight into risk factors like load issues and fire hazards. Generally speaking, the more data collected by drone, the safer the project will be.

Aerial surveys also give construction crews and stakeholders alike a comprehensive look at how the project will affect the surrounding environment, helping them to promote sustainability and reduce negative environmental impacts.

Identifying potential jobsite problems by mining data

In the past, simulations and predictions regarding potential worksite safety issues had to be done through hand calculations and guesswork. Now, with highly-accurate digital data, construction teams can identify problems that arise in specific areas of the jobsite. Performing frequent surveys gives site managers up-to-the-minute insight that ensures worksites are compliant with safety standards.

Regular inspections encourage employee compliance with safety protocols

Lack of compliance with established safety processes is one of the most common causes of injury on construction sites. By implementing a drone survey program on the jobsite, companies have observed that employees are much more likely to follow key safety protocols—including wearing the right safety gear—when they know an aerial inspection can occur at any time. Frequent surveys also give construction teams insight into clutter and damage on the worksite, helping site managers ensure the project is free from debris that could pose potential safety hazards.

Routine drone surveys promote safety on the jobsite

Drone data is invaluable when it comes to promoting safety on construction sites. Not only does accurate data help construction teams spot current issues that should be addressed, but it also offers insight into future problems and safety risks. With the help of Propeller’s all-in-one drone data processing solution, it’s never been easier or more affordable to quickly and precisely collect data that promotes safety on the jobsite.