SM Group to expand smart safety management system to construction sites

SM Group's construction division is expanding its ‘Smart Safety and Health Management System’ to approximately 60 construction sites across South Korea. The digital system allows workers to scan QR codes attached to their hard hats using smartphones to instantly access site-specific safety information and pre-work risk assessments.

This transition from paper-based bulletin boards to a digital platform aims to improve efficiency and response capabilities. The system is designed to support Tool Box Meetings (TBM) by enabling workers to identify hazards directly before starting tasks. The initiative is part of the group's broader AI Transformation (AX) strategy, which seeks to integrate artificial intelligence and digital technology to enhance productivity and safety management.

The system was first implemented at the Suwon Station Honorsville Time One site managed by Dong-A Construction Industry. Following its successful pilot, the group plans to roll out the technology to its remaining managed sites. SM Group officials stated that the system is intended to reduce repetitive administrative tasks for safety managers, allowing them to focus more on proactive hazard identification and preventive measures.