Five factors affecting the on-body placement of wearable tactile safety promotion device for construction workers-on-foot

What is it about?

Wearable tactile communication is increasingly being utilized for seamless safety-related communication on construction jobsite. Through feedback from construction industry professionals in Texas, US this study presents five factors - Weatherability, Rechargeability, Traceability, Safety, and Social Receptivity, that can enhance the on-field acceptability of such devices.

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