CIVS Safety Research Presented at TMS Specialty Congress

On June 18, CIVS Graduate Research Assistant Monika Singhal presented “Architecture for Developing an Image Recognition Model Workflow for Workplace Safety Application” at the TMS Specialty Congress in Anaheim, CA. The paper is co-authored by CIVS Senior Research Engineer Kyle Toth, CIVS Graduate Research Assistant Monika Singhal, CIVS Director Chenn Zhou, Steel Dynamics’ Chase Ault, and Charter Steel’s Matt Liddick. Steel Dynamics and Charter Steel and member companies of the SMSVC.

This research presents a computer vision-based safety system using multiple models, utilizing the YOLOv8 architecture, to enhance safety by detecting workers and ensuring compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. While the second model, trained on industry-specific and open-source data, detects PPE such as safety jackets and helmets with accuracy, the first model identifies workers. Additionally, the system monitors marked static hazard zones, issuing real-time alerts when workers enter these dangerous areas. This multi-model approach offers a practical solution for improving safety protocols and preventing accidents in steel manufacturing.

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