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Technology offers promising solutions. Sun King, a construction firm, has implemented AI-powered surveillance cameras that monitor hazardous zones and alert operators to potential dangers. These systems detect human presence near dangerous machinery or in no-go zones and can automatically halt operations to prevent accidents.
Francis Ang, Project Director at Sun King, explained that such technology can be costly—several thousand dollars per equipment—and is still not widely adopted by smaller contractors due to expense. Grants and government support could facilitate wider adoption and drastically improve safety outcomes.