Bouygues UK integrates temperature measurement solution with access control

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COVID-19 Response Solutions: Temperature measurement solution integrated with access control

An advanced temperature measurement solution integrated with Biosite Access Control bolstered Bouygues UK’s response to coronavirus on site.

 


 

BACKGROUND

As part of the response to COVID-19, the team at Bouygues UK were looking to implement additional safety measures to help manage transmission risk on site. Temperature measurement, along with mandatory mask wearing, quickly became a minimum standard.  

The benefits of installing an effective temperature measurement solution included: 

  • Monitoring operative temperature without the need for manual readings (saving time and reducing close contact risk)
  • Integrating automatic and mandatory temperature monitoring with site access control  
  • Restricting access to site for operatives with a temperature reading in a fever category

 


 

SOLUTION

Biosite’s Facial Detection and Temperature Measurement solution is an advanced infrared camera system using 99.8% accurate in-vivo detection technology. The unit works in conjunction with Biosite Access Control and can be installed at entrance and exit points to monitor operative temperature safely and efficiently before access to site is granted. The system takes forehead temperature readings in less than one second, meaning operatives can maintain wearing face masks and quickly and accurately calculates a temperature reading within 0.3.

Following a successful trial, the temperature measurement solution has now been deployed on Bouygues projects across the country as part of a minimum site safety standard.  

 


 

“Within three weeks Biosite had gone from understanding what we were after to trialling an offering on one of our projects.”

“We’ve found it takes less time to do that than having somebody with a thermometer. It’s also more efficient because you’re not paying for a person to do the tests – and we are reducing the risk for an individual manually taking temperatures. So, it’s more efficient both in terms of process and business case.”

“The supply chain feedback was: ‘we feel safer on your projects’.”

Dean Murphy, UK HSQE Director, Bouygues UK

 

 

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Reducing paperwork on site for NU living to support safe working practices

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Reducing paperwork on site for NU living, using Biosite’s Digital Forms & Workflows to replicate and digitise paper based processes.

 

BACKGROUND & CHALLENGE

When the team at developer NU living were preparing for sites to re-open following COVID-19 safe working practices, they realised an existing digitisation tool could be utilised to support safe working practices. Specifically, Biosite’s Digital Forms & Workflows tool, which replicates paper-based processes on site using cloud technology – reducing paperwork on site, could be adapted and deployed with the help of Biosite experts to address three key challenges:

  • Effectively adhering to and establishing an audit trail on compliance with industry guidance and checklists
  • Enabling employees on and off site to effectively communicate and collaborate on processes that would traditionally be paper-based
  • Reducing the manual handling of paperwork on site

“Having embraced Biosite’s Digital Forms & Workflows solution as a productivity tool, it was a welcome discovery to realise it would also be invaluable as part of our response to COVID-19 and ensuring safe working practices on site.

“Now, it is helping our teams maintain and boost project productivity, with the added benefit of helping to keep our workforce safe and connected, whether they are working on site or from home.”

Julian Kerby, Operations Director, NU living


SOLUTION & BENEFITS

Biosite’s Digital Forms & Workflows tool digitally replicates paper-based processes and stores all project information in one place for instant mobile collaboration. This enables Project Managers to have real-time access to site and workforce data and processes via a mobile app, to help eliminate inefficiencies and make targeted decisions, rather than being bogged down with paperwork.

In the age of COVID-19, there is the additional advantage of being able to collaborate digitally across teams (including design and production teams) when many are working off site to support social distancing on site, without compromising on productivity.

Eliminating paper-based processes also has the benefit of minimising manual handling of paperwork on site, to reduce transmission risk.

Working collaboratively, Biosite and NU living have adapted the CITB COVID-19 Site safety checklists and forms to be accessible on the app, so they can be completed quickly and easily, whilst establishing a digital audit trail.


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Bowmer+ Kirkland: Automating manual processes

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“Biosite has provided a solution that removes many of our manual processes. We now have an Access Control and Workforce Management system that ensures I only have the right people on site.”

Mark Blundy, Director of Health & Safety – Bowmer + Kirkland

BACKGROUND

Each operative on a Bowmer + Kirkland site is given a unique induction code. This method is used to measure or confirm operative inductions and credentials.

The current induction procedure includes an operative having to watch two health and safety videos when they arrive on site, taking up valuable time.

Bowmer + Kirkland used a range of manual systems to handle administrative tasks such as:

  • CSCS card scheme and expiry date compliance
  • FORS & CLOCS compliance
  • BREEAM reporting

 


CHALLENGE

Biosite’s biometric Access Control and Workforce Management system was identified for its proven accuracy and reliability, using unique fingerprint scanning technology, developed specifically for the low quality fingerprints found in the construction sector.

The Biosite system captures a wide range of data, allowing for individual traceability of:

  • Time & attendance
  • Credential Management – including CSCS scheme, first aid and fire marshals
  • Confirmation of operative induction
  • Training records
  • Workers’ proximity to site

Bowmer + Kirkland appointed Biosite with the objective of automating all of the manual processes identified.


SOLUTION

Biosite’s integrated systems have reduced manual inputting of data in all key areas identified by Bowmer + Kirkland.

Biosite’s Access Control has incorporated Bowmer + Kirkland’s induction code system, allowing for automation and reporting.

Online inductions and pre-registration are now carried out by operatives before arriving at site. Biosite’s tailored credentials report has created a ‘holding pen’, preventing access to those trying to get on site with expired credentials.

The reporting suite creates a proactive solution to managing operatives with credentials due to expire throughout the project.

The Delivery Management Software was implemented to aid with FORS and CLOCS compliance and to help manage all  deliveries.

BREEAM reporting is now automated, as Biosite software identifies operative and vehicle travel distances.


BENEFITS

A more efficient, automatic and accurate capture of data means Bowmer + Kirkland can be more confident that the right people are on site at the right time, based on their latest credentials and training.

Bowmer + Kirkland can de-duplicate operatives, so they only ever have one profile for each operative across multiple sites. This creates a ‘safety passport’ linked to each operative’s fingerprint.

90% of an operatives induction is now completed before coming to site, meaning their first day starts quickly.

Manual inputting for all site deliveries has also reduced.

CSJV: Biosite delivers 100% conformance through collaboration for HS2

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BACKGROUND

Working on behalf of HS2, the Costain Skanska Joint Venture (CSJV) was responsible for delivering the South section of the £900million* essential enabling works programme.

CSJV quickly recognised the need for a sophisticated workforce management and access control system, to respond to the complexities of the project and ensure total visibility of the almost 3,500 active workforce across 21 sites.

Having utilised Biosite’s Mosaic solution on previous high profile projects including the A14 and London Bridge, CSJV were confident in its suitability and performance capabilities.

*Total budget for Phase One of the HS2 enabling works programme, including Area South, Area North and Area Central


 

APPROACH

Biosite’s Mosaic competency management system – which has been developed for linear construction projects – was tailored to respond to CSJV’s specific challenges to capture and analyse data that would be valuable at both a site and corporate level.

Using multiple devices to capture data, the system developed for CSJV provides individual traceability around:

  • Access control (biometric and card access)
  • Online induction
  • Competency management
  • Ethnicity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) data management
  • Fatigue management
  • Time and attendance
  • Safety briefings and toolbox talks
  • Skills checking

 

SOLUTION

Biosite’s Mosaic solution has been deployed at all sites of the South enabling works programme – spanning 26.8km – by CSJV and has been integrated with existing systems to maximise efficiency and performance, whilst reducing potential conformance issues.

A comprehensive profile and real-time movements of each person – including direct employees and sub-contractors – are easily accessible via site and corporate portals. Inductions can also take place online to save time and to allow checks and measures to be completed in advance.

CSJV is now using the system to capture toolbox talks, briefings and a roll call on a mobile application. At a corporate level, the system is being utilised for comprehensive, real-time reporting to analyse key areas including worker competencies, time and attendance and skills gaps.

 


“Biosite’s Mosaic solution provided vital clarity around an incredibly complex project, which was critical to optimising performance during the HS2 enabling works.”

Allison Cameron, SHE Administration manager, Costain Skanska Joint Venture


 

BENEFITS

Deployment of Biosite’s Mosaic solution has resulted in an unprecedented  0% non-conformances reported at internal audit.

The success of the solution has been a result of the close collaboration between Biosite and CSJV project lead, Allison Cameron, during the development and deployment stages. Allison’s exceptional management of the system has been recognised with multiple internal awards, including an Industry Fire Environment (IFE) and Work Sight award.

Integration with CSJV’s central enrolment system allows approved operatives to travel between sites, with only site-specific inductions needing to be recorded on a mobile device at each location, which also ensures GDPR compliance.

The system has also captured enhanced EDI data, enabling CSJV to respond to increasing demand for visibility around diversity and inclusion.

 


 

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Thames Tideway East: Safer workers, reduced costs

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“The Asset module has saved Tideway East up to 25% in PPE and small tools costs in comparison to other Tideway projects not using the software.”

Andrew Brown, Tideway East Head of Safety and Wellbeing

BACKGROUND

Thames Tideway is a 25km tunnel being built under London that will protect the River Thames from further pollution.

The project’s estimated total cost is around £4.2 billion and will involve 24 sites and eight construction companies over an eight year period.

This is the biggest infrastructure project ever undertaken by the UK water industry.

Currently the project has been split into three sub-projects: West, Central and East.

A Costain Vinci Bachy Soletanche (CVB) joint venture was created to deliver Tideway East.

CHALLENGE

From the start of the project planning, Andrew Brown, Tideway East Head of Safety and Wellbeing wanted CVB to be ‘well organised’ and proactive when it came to managing the site.

A simple system was needed that allowed construction managers to quickly identify if a worker had the necessary training and competence to undertake certain tasks. On a major project such as this, it has always been a challenge.

The other significant challenge was maintaining control of PPE stores, in order to prevent spiralling costs which is an industry-wide problem. Throughout the duration of the Tideway project there will be upwards of eight thousand people working across the sites.

SOLUTION

Biosite’s Mosaic system is an industry-leading database which keeps a log of workers’ competencies, providing clear visibility across a workforce as well as assessing skills gaps.

By using all the functions the Mosaic system offers, CVB are able to guarantee only trained and competent people enter high risk areas such as shafts and confined spaces. Functions such as the PDA and Smartphone app allows teams to easily track tunnel workers signing for emergency evacuation equipment such as oxygen Escape Sets.

Biosite’s Mosaic system obtains information on individuals and issues smart cards. It can then track who is taking PPE and small tools from the stores using the Asset module. Any equipment that needs training before use can also be logged and regulated, giving the ability to trace the usage. The Asset module ensures operatives are made responsible for PPE and tools taken from stores.

“Using Mosaic we are able to keep track of all individuals’ training and qualifications on site, at any time.”

Andrew Brown, Tideway East Head of Safety and Wellbeing

BENEFITS

Biosite’s Mosaic system manages all company competencies and also flags up when courses and qualifications are due to expire, with reports that are automatically sent with whatever frequency is needed. The reporting is very flexible and saves a vast amount of the valuable time for those doing the laborious task of reporting, allowing them to focus on what they do best!

Ensuring Escape Sets are only given to those qualified has been a big help. The smart card instantly flags up if someone hasn’t had the training – preventing them from going into a dangerous situation under-prepared.

The Asset module has saved Tideway East up to 25% in PPE and small tools cost in comparison to other Tideway projects not using the Asset Module.

The ability to track who has PPE and small tools is highly beneficial. If items aren’t returned, it’s easy to report on it and bill the supply chain.

Winvic steps up safety with Biosite’s smart fingerprint security

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As recognition of our work with Winvic, helping them improve the management of their workers on site, this case study has been identified on the Considerate Constructors Scheme Best Practice Hub.

We’ve created a short video to support the case study described in more detail below

 

BACKGROUND & CHALLENGE

The traditional signing-in book is an archaic system for knowing who’s on site. There are many opportunities for information to be wrong or missing.

Winvic’s HSEQ Director had previous knowledge of biometric scanners from the Birmingham New Street project, but didn’t have confidence in their accuracy or consistency.

Winvic needed a new solution to improve workforce management and health & safety on site.

 

Biosite’s Access Control & Workforce Management system has so many useful functions – from performance monitoring and a reduction in paperwork to efficient people, traffic and data management. It’s a reliable audit trail across HSEQ that I have the utmost confidence in.

Ian Goodhead, Winvic HSEQ Director

APPROACH

Biosite’s biometric Access Control and Workforce Management system was identified for its proven accuracy and reliability, using their unique fingerprint scanning technology, developed specifically for the low quality fingerprints in the construction sector.

The Biosite system captures a wide range of data, allowing for individual traceability of:

  • Time-in-attendance
  • Health & safety accreditation
  • Training records
  • Workers’ proximity to site

Winvic trialled the Biosite system on their Primark Warehouse project in Northamptonshire.

Biosite trained Winvic’s HSEQ team initially and they also trained new users on site.

 

SOLUTION

Winvic now uses the system on all sites in four different ways:

  • At its head office in Northampton a fingerprint scanner is located at either side of the main door for entry in and out
  • On other sites, between one and four turnstiles and scanners are used
  • When site entrances have to change locations throughout a project, a tablet with a fingerprint reader or a mobile turnstile is used
  • On vast sites such as East Midlands Gateway just a tablet is used.

Winvic also uses the fingerprint scanner in conjunction with the site hazard boards, to ensure all information has been read before being allowed on site.

Biosite’s wireless EN54 Fire Alarm and First Aid Call points were implemented, to ensure efficient evacuation of sites, or access for emergency vehicles.

BENEFITS

The Biosite system is fully digital and allows data to be created and analysed from a range of sources.

A comprehensive profile and movements of each person are easily accessible online.

Inductions can take place online, before a worker arrives on-site, meaning their first day starts quickly.

The barred and suspended online disciplinary system creates a reliable method of exclusion across all Winvic sites.

The initial trial was so successful, the technology has now been rolled out across all Winvic sites, and they continue to work in partnership with Biosite on future developments.

In the first two years over 25,000 people have used the system within Winvic.

 

We’re pleased our ‘can-do’ attitude has simplified Winvic’s process of workforce management.

Li Wang, Biosite Managing Director

Improved workforce management and safety for Careys

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“We chose Biosite for our access control and emergency management because of its integrated approach. Placing all functions on one portal makes management and review of the system easily accessible whilst the integration gives us confidence in our security and emergency arrangements”

MICHAEL O SHEA​
CAREYS PROJECT MANAGER

 

BACKGROUND & CHALLENGE

As the Principal Contractor, Careys needed a single supplier to provide an easy-to-use, integrated system including:

  • Access control, to prevent unauthorised operatives on site
  • Online reporting portal
  • A reliable, hassle-free fire alarm solution
  • A comprehensive and configurable delivery management system (DMS).

Operating in a challenging central London location, the successful supplier would need to have the ability to tailor their solution, adapting it to the local environment, in terms of aesthetics and deliveries.

By choosing the right system, Careys would be able to dramatically reduce the excessive levels of paperwork and improve health and safety on site.

 

APPROACH

Biosite firstly understood the needs of Careys and gave a full demonstration of their system’s capabilities to a working group including the health and safety and project management teams.

Following a rigorous process, Biosite’s range of products were chosen, as they achieved everything that Careys had stipulated and more, as well as an accurate financial proposal.

Biosite’s experience on similar projects allowed them to show how Carey’s specific challenges could be overcome.

The Biosite system was chosen due to the usability and integrated nature of the solutions, with all the separate components working seamlessly within one system, all linked by the unique ‘one person, one profile’ biometric fingerprint technology.

 

SOLUTION

Biosite provided its biometric access control and delivery management system, with integrated fire alarm and online fire portal to aid and improve health & safety on site.

A joint on site working group carried out a number of pre-start sessions to ensure a smooth implementation of site set-up, data capture and configuration, this was followed up with on site training on each area of the integrated system.

A delivery management solution was tailored to Careys, taking into account local challenges.

Biosite’s EN54 certified wireless fire and first aid alarm was installed and configured to the project needs via specified zoning and remote reporting from the Biosite portal. Careys can be confident the system is fully functioning due to the automatic integrity check.

Following this successful implementation, Careys have now deployed Biosite technology on it’s other ‘top-down’ projects.

 

BENEFITS

Biosite’s integrated system ensures only the people with the right credentials are on site.

GDPR compliance with Biosite’s unique biometric user profiling and de-duplication of operative records. An operative’s unique profile and history stays with them throughout their time with Careys.

Biosite is future-ready with its open API, enabling direct integration with existing systems used at Carey Group to generate insight into their workforce.

Careys have the option to carry out pre-enrolment checks and registration off site.

Configurable site data on media screens will display operatives on site – by organisation and trade.

Trusted fire alarm system allows for quick, flawless evacuation with automatic printing of roll call and free spin of the turnstiles.

 

“It’s been a pleasure working with Michael and the Careys team. From understanding their challenges, to helping them develop an end-to-end workforce management and fire safety solution to keep their staff safer.”

REBECCA COWLING
BIOSITE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

BAM Western select Biosite biometric Access Control for construction sites

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Following a stringent tender process, Bristol-based operation, BAM Western has selected Biosite as its standardised access control system.

With a team of 185 people and a supply chain of around 1,000 firms, BAM Construction’s £120m turnover Western region requires consistent systems to ensure secure and efficient operations across their sites.

Having previously used multiple suppliers across its region, BAM Western knew that by standardising access control and workforce management systems it would benefit from better economies of scale as well as more intelligent data, which would enhance decision making.

BAM Western was already aware of the benefits Biosite could bring through its sister company BAM Plant.

Andrew Hilton, Commercial Contracts Manager, BAM Plant comments, ”BAM Plant is BAM’s dedicated Plant business and plays an essential role in almost all BAM projects. Our activities cover a wide range of mechanical and non-mechanical equipment, from site accommodation and communication links to electrical installation and fabrication services. BAM Plant had already supplied many BAM sites with Biosite and therefore we were confident in the breadth of functionality and service levels they could provide the Western region.”

Market Evaluation

In order to evaluate the market, BAM Western held an access control tender review workshop where numerous suppliers were invited to demonstrate their systems. All companies were scored on the same criteria: service support, software, hardware, reports, future development, ease of use, support, security and cost.

Graham Kingdon, BAM Western’s Construction Director commentsFollowing a rigorous selection process, we chose to partner with Biosite for the provision of biometric site access, security and workforce management solutions for our Western region sites. As BAM Plant already had a solid relationship with Biosite it made sense for us to source Biosite solution via BAM Plant. We were particularly impressed with Biosite’s reporting capability at group level and their integrated product offering and ability to scale in the future. In addition, we were confident that Biosite would support our initiative to increase our use of apprentices and people who were previously unemployed. Through the precise recording of time spent on site by these categories, we can now accurately report internally and externally. Moreover, we can set ourselves ambitious targets to ensure we constantly improve our performance.”

Li Wang, Managing Director of Biosite Systems comments: “We are delighted that Biosite has been selected as the standardised access control solution for BAM Western region. We are confident that our system will improve efficiencies and give directors a global view of projects and data. By using Biosite across multiple sites, BAM Western will benefit from enhanced decision making and cost savings – through the capture and analysis of information relating to operative and site performance. We look forward to building on our partnership with BAM Western and BAM Plant in years to come.”dsc_6474

By investing in Biosite technology, BAM Western will benefit from:

  • Secure site access based on unique biometric and accreditation information, time and attendance reporting, online induction and integrated wireless fire alarms.
  • Standardised processes across all sites whilst giving full traceability and detailed reporting.
  • Efficient and smooth induction for subcontractors and avoidance of duplicated administration.
  • Reliable, user friendly, biometric access control capable of processing low quality fingerprints and avoiding the fraudulent use of ID cards or pin numbers.
  • Prior to working on site, the workforce (BAM & its supply chain) has the required CSCS card and comply with the Build UK Training Standard.
  • Only those operatives with appropriate CSCS and CSPS accreditation are able to gain access to site.
  • Reduced risk through the creation of a robust audit trail and health and safety records.
  • Integrated near miss reporting – a fast and efficient way of reporting near misses.

Click here to find out more about biometric Access Control from Biosite or call 0121 374 2939 to book your demo today !

RFID technology delivering exceptional returns tracking site stock, tools, plant & PPE

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Asset taking on site
One scan is all you need to record a tool taken out against the worker record

Here’s how RFID works! All deliveries entering the site can be scanned as stock, using a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). While plant equipment is simply labelled with barcodes or RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) tags and is scanned both when given and returned against the recipient’s record. When the time arises for the equipment to be serviced or inspected, records denoting this can be uploaded against the specific plant tools, construction hand tools and site equipment. Let’s see how it stacks up as an investment.

Mosaic stock control, asset tagging & inspection manager is a powerful multifaceted tool to support project management with the tracking of materials and equipment (such as large plant, small plant, construction hand tools & construction equipment), on-site. Historically, on site tracking of materials and tools have been made complicated by the use of traditional paper based processes. These are invariably labour intensive, unreliable and contribute to the increase in construction costs.

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To compare the economic feasibility of using RFID tags, we delved into some academic research. The most commonly used measure for gauging financial viability is through a combination of Return on Investment (ROI) and payback period. The academic literature reported that although initial investment and interest rates can cause wide variations in the outcomes of these economic criteria, many of the researchers found an average payback periods of 18 and 36 months for RFID and GPS technology, respectively (Pisello 2006, European Commission 2008, Telogis 2013) While the average ROI values associated with the RFID and GPS technology applications may be up to 10% (Pisello 2006, European Commission 2008, Telogis 2013 and GPS Insight 2013).

So not only does it look like a viable investment on the face of it with quick pay back periods; but our system can also further help with distribution of PPE to the workforce and contractors alike. Firstly, a system such as Mosaic is in place to ensure everyone receives the correct clothing and kit for the job they perform. Secondly end users, such as contractors, could potentially invoice for this site service.

An example of the amount of PPE distributed amongst a workforce was mentioned in a recent Construction Index article about Wates. They have more than 4,000 employees and more than 10,000 supply chain operatives and partners. They estimated a spend of £2m a year with a supplier to provide them with the necessary PPE for their annual operations. By using Mosaic’s asset tagging system, Wates could potentially invoice contractors for the £1.4 million PPE equipment they use while on their jobs. This would represent a considerable recouping of costs and one that would go straight on the bottom line in a sector notorious for tight margins.

 

Pisello, T. (2006). “Shrinking the Supply Chain Expands the Return: The ROI of RFID in the Supply Chain”, Alinean: the Business Value Selling Experts, accessed via http//.www.Motorola.com.

European Commission (2008). “RFID Adoption and Implications”, Impact Study No. 07/2008, accessed via http//.www.ec.europa.eu.

Telogis (2013). “ GPS Fleet Management ROI”, accessed via http//.www.telogis.com.

GPS Insight (2013). “Investing in Fleet Tracking Yields Substantial ROI”, accessed via http//.www.gpsinsight.com.

 

Longitudinal health and safety project is a first for UK construction – Thames Tideway project will be used for the fieldwork

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Researchers at Loughborough University are embarking on a unique project that will track and inform health and safety leadership, policies, and practices at Tideway.

The project, commissioned by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), is the first of its kind to study the impact and process of occupational health and safety (OSH) in real time on such a large, multi-site construction programme.

Tideway is the company building the Thames Tideway Tunnel, a major new sewer urgently needed to protect the tidal River Thames from sewage pollution. The 7.2m diameter tunnel, which is due for completion in 2023, is 25km long and runs up to 65m below the River Thames.

Loughborough researchers will be embedded into each of the joint venture teams and will monitor key health and safety processes, personnel, documents, events and activities to provide robust evidence of what does and doesn’t work.

Because of their unique positions within the teams, the researchers will be able to witness how OSH policies and practices intersect with other organisational agendas, and review their effectiveness in real-time. Ultimately, it is intended that findings and best practice will be shared across the wider construction industry and will influence future OSH management and practice.

Project lead Alistair Gibb, Professor of Complex Project Management in Loughborough University’s School of Civil and Building Engineering, said: “This is one of the first studies employing longitudinal research methods on a major infrastructure project of this type, providing an exciting opportunity for researchers to be involved at the very early stages of a major project and follow it through to completion.

“Almost all previous health and safety research comes from a snapshot approach. This project gives us a unique opportunity to monitor OSH within a living lab, and to provide real-time feedback that will enable managers to make changes and improvements – and evaluate their effectiveness – during construction. It promises to provide a completely fresh perspective on the ways in which OSH policies are enacted and implemented. ”

Steve Hails, Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing at Tideway, said: “Taking part in this hugely important research with Loughborough University is one way we are working towards achieving transformational health, safety and wellbeing standards at Tideway.”

IOSH Head of Information and Intelligence Kate Field said: “IOSH is pleased to be funding this innovative research programme, with the opportunities it presents to examine transformational OSH practices over an extended period. It has the potential to provide new insights into key OSH issues that will be of real value to our members and business.”

We, at Mosaic, are understandably very excited about this piece of research, as our system will be deployed across the 3 joint venture consortium’s building the project. Mosaic will be providing a variety of services across the project over its lifetime:

• Electronic Onboarding / Induction
• Competency Management System
• Safety critical real time skill gap analysis
• Recording of Safety messages / toolbox talks using Smart Cards and Mobile devices
• Access integration for safe movement though zones based on skills
• Perception Assessments – Measures Knowledge vs Confidence to highlight high Risk workers (Situational Based Assessments)
• Fatigue Risk Management Systems
• ‘Network Passport’ embracing all Joint Venture (JV) stakeholders

We wish them well with their research endeavours and look forward to hearing the interim findings. John Micciche, Managing Director of Mosaic said “I am particularly thrilled about this piece of research, as it represents an opportunity to gather robust & statistically significant data on a sizeable project where our system is used as a platform to deliver health & safety excellence.”

To find out more about our involvement in this project click here

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