Success Factors of Wearable Technologies Adoption for Construction Health and Safety in Nigeria David

The rising rate of fatalities in the construction industry underscores the dangers workers are exposed to and the absence of innovative technologies. Hence, this study aims to determine the success factors of wearable technology adoption on construction sites in Nigeria, to enhance the health and safety of workers and other stakeholders. A post-positivist philosophical approach guided a quantitative research methodology employing a questionnaire survey for this study. The population comprises professionals with health and safety certifications working on construction sites in Lagos State. Using snowball sampling, 360 questionnaires were distributed online and in person; 164 copies were retrieved, screened, and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The ranking of the success factors reveals that developing a clear implementation plan, establishing a cross-functional implementation team, providing comprehensive training and support, and ensuring data privacy and security are the primary strategies for adopting wearable technology. PCA clustered the variables into four categories: Operations and Continuity, Site-Related, Personnel Motivation, and Top Management Success Factors. This study provides a roadmap to overcoming the challenges of adopting wearable technologies; moreover, it makes a valuable contribution by contextualising wearable technology research within the Nigerian construction industry through the evaluation of key adoption strategies. An Interpretable Machine Learning Framework for Structural Material Intensity Assessment of