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  • Sustainable Development

Background:

  • Construction and mining are high-risk sectors requiring enhanced worker safety and comfort.
  • Innovative technologies have long been explored to improve these conditions.
  • This study focuses on technologies implemented by workers to enhance their well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze and evaluate the implementation of innovative technologies in high-risk work environments.
  • To identify research gaps concerning worker-implemented technologies for safety and comfort.
  • To explore the economic benefits and sustainable development implications of these technologies.

Main Methods:

  • A two-part study was conducted, with Part II focusing on worker-implemented technologies.
  • A thorough analysis of scientific literature from the Scopus database was performed.
  • Key technologies analyzed include virtual and augmented reality, advanced protective equipment, and exoskeletons.

Main Results:

  • Innovative technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, advanced personal and collective protective equipment, and exoskeletons are crucial for worker safety.
  • Research gaps were identified in the scientific literature regarding these technologies.
  • These technologies offer significant economic advantages for employers, contributing to sustainable development.

Conclusions:

  • Continued integration of innovative technologies is essential to fully leverage their potential in improving workplace safety and comfort.
  • Overcoming implementation barriers, including education, funding, and safety culture, is critical for widespread adoption.
  • Technological advancements in high-risk sectors yield both improved worker well-being and economic benefits, supporting enterprise sustainability.