You’re Looking at Construction Safety the Wrong Way, Here’s Why | Sebastien de Ghellinck of SkillSignal

EPISODE 418: How can the construction industry become safer and more efficient?When we talk about construction safety, the strict implementation of hard hats on job sites is the first thing that comes to mind. However, what’s happening under that hard hat is equally important.In this week’s episode, my co-host Rob McKinney and I sit down with Sebastien de Ghellinck, founder and CEO of SkillSignal, to uncover the future of construction safety and well-being.Sebastien, along with his co-founder Vivian, started SkillSignal–an all-in-one safety and compliance mobile platform that digitizes all your critical daily construction processes.With a deep background in both construction and finance, Sebastien shares invaluable insights into creating safer job sites through innovative digital tools. He discusses the importance of combining physical safety measures with mental well-being strategies on job sites. We also talk about the role of AI in making these sites safer, the Personal Protective Mindset (PPM) concept and its impact on safety, the challenges in attracting and retaining skilled workers in construction, and more.Tune in now and discover how you can make your job sites safer and more efficient!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Sebastien’s ode to his grandfather (01:34)From finance to construction (06:35)Benefits in digitizing construction workflows (11:35)Combining physical safety with well-being (15:14)How do we make construction appealing (23:06)Breaking construction barriers with technology (29:24)Why prioritize employee well-being (33:41)Challenges in digitizing workflows (36:52)Construction technology news of the week (40:26)Additional Resources:Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew Listen to our interview with Cal Beyer: https://thecontechcrew.com/416-its-time-to-talk-about-the-opioid-crisis-mental-health-in-construction-cal-beyer— Follow Sebastien on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdeghell/Sebastien’s collaboration with Princeton University: https://wellbeing.construction/Visit SkillSignal for more information: https://www.skillsignal.com/— The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology. Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!