Digital transformation in accident prevention: Enhancing efficiency using the VICTORIA 4.0 digital form in the construction sector in Barranquilla.

Abstract

Introduction: Occupational safety in the construction sector is a critical challenge, especially in high-risk tasks. In this context, digital transformation offers new tools, such as the VICTORIA 4.0 form, designed to improve accident prevention. The objective of the research is to determine the potential efficiency of using the VICTORIA 4.0 digital form in accident prevention during high-risk tasks in the construction sector in Barranquilla.

Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, and correlational study was conducted using a non-experimental, cross-sectional design. Data were collected in May 2024 from 15 construction workers in Barranquilla, Colombia, through a structured questionnaire of 29 items. Reliability was assessed with Cronbach’s alpha. Statistical analyses included chi-square tests and linear regression using IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.

Results: Linear regression analysis showed that variables such as the understanding of accident sequences (β = 0.650, p = 0.009), the effectiveness of corrective measures (β = 0.650, p = 0.009), and the promotion of safety culture (β = 0.747, p = 0.001) were significantly associated with an improved perception of workplace safety. Chi-square tests revealed significant associations between educational level, prior accident experience, and perception of safety, though results were limited by small sample size.

Conclusion: The VICTORIA 4.0 digital form proved to be a useful tool for enhancing occupational safety in the construction sector. Its effectiveness, however, may vary depending on educational background and previous accident experience. These findings support the integration of digital tools in occupational safety strategies and highlight the importance of adapting their implementation to workers’ contexts.