The construction sector is characterized by its complexities and hazardous nature, leading to increased occupational risks and safety challenges. Despite the presence of established safety regulations, violations persist, highlighting the need for innovative approaches to address safety management challenges. Integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) into construction safety management is recognized for its ability to reduce risks and enhance overall project performance. The study's objective is to examine the perception of BIM professionals regarding the effectiveness of BIM in modeling preventive measures and the abilities of various BIM dimensions in supporting efficient safety management. The study investigates the proactive role of BIM in managing safety hazards throughout the construction lifecycle using content analysis and a structured questionnaire survey. The findings indicate that Indian construction professionals primarily utilize 3D and 4D BIM rather than 5D–7D BIM, and there is no adoption of newer 8D–10D dimensions. While BIM adoption for safety management remains limited, respondents show significant potential for 3D and 4D BIM applications in safety management. Further, the study highlights significant barriers to BIM implementation in India, including a lack of skilled personnel and financial constraints. The study also identifies Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and the Internet of Things (IoT) as key digital technologies that can be integrated with BIM to enhance safety management on construction sites. Finally, the current BIM-implemented real-time projects and government BIM policies in India are examined. This study theoretically contributes to the literature by documenting Indian professionals’ perspectives on BIM adoption and identifying preventive safety measures that can be integrated with BIM in the construction industry.