How drones affect worker safety in construction at heights
Impacts of Drone Distractions on Working Safety at Heights in Construction
['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON · NIH-10932091
This study looks at how drones might distract construction workers who are working at heights, and it’s for anyone interested in keeping these workers safe by understanding how distractions can affect their focus and balance.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MADISON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10932091 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of drones on the safety of construction workers who operate at heights. It examines how the visual presence and sound of drones can distract workers, potentially leading to unsafe conditions. The study involves two experiments: one where participants use eye-tracking technology to assess their attention to hazards while interacting with virtual construction scenes, and another where they perform tasks on a roof simulator to measure their balance under different conditions. The goal is to understand how these distractions affect workers' ability to recognize hazards and maintain balance.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are construction workers who frequently work at heights and may be exposed to drone operations on job sites.
Not a fit: Patients who do not work in construction or do not operate at heights are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety protocols in construction environments where drones are used.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on drone distractions is novel, similar studies have successfully explored the effects of visual and auditory distractions on worker safety.
Where this research is happening
MADISON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON — MADISON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ZHU, ZHENHUA — UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
- Study coordinator: ZHU, ZHENHUA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.