Current Research Directions on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Construction in the Context of Occupational Safety

openaccess, Vol. 631 (03) 2025 / poniedziałek, 24 marca, 2025

Aktualne kierunki badań nad zastosowaniem sztucznej inteligencji w budownictwie w kontekście bezpieczeństwa pracy

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DOI: 10.15199/33.2025.03.03

citation/cytuj: Woźniak Z., Nowobilski T. Current Research Directions on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Construction in the Context of Occupational Safety. Materiały Budowlane. 2025. Volume 631. Issue 03. Pages 18-25. DOI: 10.15199/33.2025.03.03

The aim of the research was to investigate the current possibilities of using artificial intelligence (AI) in processes related to occupational safety in construction. Previous research on the use of AI in the construction sector has shown the high effectiveness of these methods, including: big data analysis, training and education. The implementation of AI in construction can significantly improve occupational safety. However, it is necessary to take into account ethical aspects and develop appropriate legal regulations.

Celem badań było zbadanie aktualnych możliwości zastosowania sztucznej inteligencji (AI) w procesach związanych z bezpieczeństwem pracy w budownictwie. Dotychczasowe badania dotyczące zastosowania AI w sektorze budownictwa wykazały dużą skuteczność tych metod m.in. w analizie dużych zbiorów danych, szkoleniach i edukacji. Wdrożenie AI w budownictwie może znacznie poprawić bezpieczeństwo pracy. Konieczne jest jednak uwzględnienie aspektów etycznych oraz opracowanie odpowiednich regulacji prawnych.
construction; occupational health and safety; artificial intelligence; AI; accidents at work.

budownictwo; bezpieczeństwo i higiena pracy; sztuczna inteligencja; AI; wypadki przy pracy.
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mgr inż. Zuzanna Woźniak, Politechnika Wrocławska, Wydział Budownictwa Lądowego i Wodnego
ORCID: 0000-0002-0168-5684
dr inż. Tomasz Nowobilski, , Politechnika Wrocławska, Wydział Budownictwa Lądowego i Wodnego
ORCID: 0000-0002-0599-7108

mgr inż. Zuzanna Woźniak, Politechnika Wrocławska, Wydział Budownictwa Lądowego i Wodnego
ORCID: 0000-0002-0168-5684

Correspondence address: zuzanna.wozniak@pwr.edu.pl

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DOI: 10.15199/33.2025.03.03

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Received: 12.11.2024 r. / Wpłynął do redakcji: 12.11.2024 r.
Revised: 03.12.2024 r. / Otrzymano poprawiony po recenzjach: 03.12.2024 r.
Published: 21.03.2025 r. / Opublikowano: 21.03.2025 r.