Utilization of Artificial Intelligence Tools for Monitoring Compliance to Safety Practices on Construction Sites in Abuja

Abstract

This study aimed at assessing the utilization of AI tools for monitoring compliance to safety practices on construction sites in Abuja. The study employed the use of quantitative research approach with the aid of questionnaire survey to obtain data from 255 construction firms registered with Abuja Business Directory. Out of which a sample size of 156 was gotten. Analysis of data was undertaken using Relative Importance Index (RII). Findings from the study show that Site Sensors, Construction Wearable, Drones (UAV), Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are the most important AI tools required for monitoring the level of compliance to safety practices on construction sites. The most significant benefit of AI tools on the level of compliance to safety practices on construction sites is “Enable management to avoid accidents and eliminate safety hazards so as to reduce the difficulty of employees as well as minimising their loss”. It was therefore concluded that the application of AI tools would significantly improve compliance to safety practices on construction sites in Abuja. It was recommended that management of construction firms should invest in training their safety officers or anybody so assigned safety responsibility with the required skills, competence and confidence to implement the right technologies on the use and application of AI tools in order to be able to effectively plan and monitor site activities in a safety and health compliant manner.