Fatigue Monitoring for Safer Operations
Managing operator fatigue risk as part of the operational safety system.
Operator fatigue is a latent risk, often invisible, but with high impact. Many serious mining incidents are rooted in undetected alertness decline. ORDO treats fatigue as operational context, not just an individual condition.
Why Fatigue Is Hard to Detect
Fatigue is not just lack of sleep. It is influenced by:
- ×Work duration
- ×Shift patterns
- ×Environmental conditions
- ×Mental workload
Limitations of Traditional Approaches
Conventional approaches often rely on:
- Self-reporting
- Manual supervision
- Disconnected systems (cameras, wearables, schedules)
Without operational context, fatigue signals are difficult to act upon appropriately.
ORDO's Approach to Fatigue Monitoring
ORDO manages fatigue as part of operational safety decisions:
Process:
- 01.NOVA collects operator condition and environmental indicators
- 02.NEXA correlates indicators with shift and task context
- 03.META evaluates risk levels situationally
- 04.OMNICORE ensures actions align with policy and ethics
This approach helps operations:
- Recognize risks earlier
- Avoid stigma against operators
- Take proportional actions
Impact on Operations
With a systemic approach, operations can obtain:
"Fatigue is managed as an operational risk, not an individual fault."
Fatigue, Technology, and Ethics
ORDO is designed with the principle that operator data must be used responsibly. The system:
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