Hot, hot, hot! The summer of 2024 was the hottest and most humid summers on record. With temperatures continuing to rise globally, ensuring the health and safety of construction crews is becoming even more critical. While summer may be ending, now is the perfect time to plan for new projects coming online next summer.
With Field Control Analytics’ fatigue reporting, project executives, superintendents, and site managers can ensure their workforce stays safe and takes adequate breaks.
Heat stress occurs when the body's ability to cool itself is overwhelmed, leading to symptoms like heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue. If left untreated, it can escalate into heat exhaustion or even heat stroke—both of which are life-threatening. In the high-intensity construction environment, early detection of fatigue and potential heat illness is key to preventing severe outcomes.
General Contractors have long prioritized worker safety, implementing training, hydration stations, rest areas, and monitoring of heat-related risks. However, FCA adds an extra layer of protection by providing project executives, superintendents, and site managers access to detailed fatigue reports. These reports show how long workers spend in hot conditions and whether they are taking adequate breaks, allowing teams to make data-driven decisions to safeguard their people.
FCA’s fatigue reporting function gives construction managers a clear view of how long workers are exposed to intense conditions, whether they are rotating between more excellent areas, and if they are adhering to recommended rest and hydration schedules. For example, project executives can quickly see which workers are logging long hours in the heat and can respond by adjusting work schedules or increasing mandatory break times. The data also reveals trends over time, helping site managers recognize early warning signs of fatigue that could lead to heat stress. This data-driven approach empowers construction teams to proactively act before heat-related illnesses arise.
FCA’s fatigue reporting is one of many reports our platform offers to help clients maintain a safe and productive job site. Whether it's protecting workers from heat stress or tracking other site risks, our access control solutions helps construction managers make informed decisions. As the dangers of heat-related illnesses continue to rise with global temperatures, proactive safety measures like FCA's fatigue reporting are critical to keeping construction workers safe and healthy on the job.
At Field Control Analytics, we remain committed to providing our clients with the tools they need to ensure their workforce remains safe under all conditions. By leveraging our platform's reporting features, construction companies can take a data-driven approach to protect their people, allowing everyone to go home safe at the end of the day.