The May June 2017 issue of CIF Construction Magazine features Evercam Case Study and looks into the multiple ways that cameras can improve site safety as health & safety tool.
Onsite CCTV as a Health & Safety Tool
Contractors are increasingly using video technology for a range of reasons. Traditionally, video cameras served security functions, but more recently, health and safety compliance and marketing opportunities have driven wider adoption across construction sites.
Time-lapse footage of major projects has become common across the industry. A more recent development is the use of live video feeds to support site safety and operational oversight. Construction camera footage provides teams with visual records that can be reviewed to understand incidents, near-misses, and on-site behavior.
From a safety perspective, having access to recorded footage allows project teams to review events after an incident occurs and demonstrate what happened. This supports corrective action and helps prevent similar incidents in the future.
Case Study: Evercam Site Safety Camera in Operation
The Construction Magazine feature includes a case study of Evercam’s system in operation on a Stewart Construction site on Harcourt Road, Dublin. The system was installed to provide a detailed view of the build and to demonstrate the end result of the project.
According to Stewart Construction, the ability to review footage helps reinforce safe behavior on site. Workers are aware that activity is monitored, which encourages adherence to safety protocols. In the event of an incident, the footage allows teams to review events accurately and address issues proactively.
