How Safeture is Ensuring Safety for High-Risk Construction Operations in Israel.
Background
In late 2023, the Israeli government contracted a substantial American construction corporation to execute a critical infrastructure project in southern Israel. Due to the project’s location between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, the crew was in close proximity to rockets and other threats from both regions. With a workforce of 30-100 U.S. personnel on-site at any given time, the team was significantly exposed to increased risks due to their proximity to active conflict zones.
Responsibility for the workers’ safety during the construction project was entrusted to a global assistance and risk management corporation. Real-time situational awareness and a robust crisis management system were essential to protect the personnel in light of the volatile environment and frequent missile attacks.
Challenge
Operating between two major conflict zones posed numerous challenges for the construction team and the risk management corporation. Accommodation sites were frequently exposed to missile threats not only from Gaza but also from Lebanon to the north. Additionally, the October 2023 terrorist attacks in the region heightened instability, increasing the likelihood of sudden evacuations and medical emergencies. The key challenge was providing enhanced security and constant monitoring of personnel in this high-risk area.
A director from the risk management corporation highlighted the seriousness of the situation:
“We supported them with embedded security devices… their accommodation is in locations where they routinely come under missile or threats of missile attacks. It’s a constant risk.”
Solution
To manage this high-risk operation, the corporation integrated the Safeture platform as part of a layered security solution. Every member of the construction team was equipped with the Safeture app, ensuring real-time location tracking, risk alerts, and immediate communication capabilities. This was essential for monitoring the workers in-country, ensuring safety, both on the construction site and in their accommodations.
“We are able to track where those individuals are and provide them with routine alerts. If they need to be moved to a safe location or extracted again, we are prepared,” the director added.