Fatigue Risk Management System: MBMF as Prevention and Detection Mechanisms

Abstract

This paper examines the link between the consequences of fatigue and safety problems in transportation. Fatigue is objectively observed as changes in various performance aspects, including increased reaction time, attention lapses (i.e., prolonged reaction times), increased time required to complete cognitive tasks, reduced situational awareness, and decreased motivation. The disruptions caused by fatigue can often trigger incidents and accidents (Dawson et al., 2012). Therefore, in this paper, fatigue is seen as a significant risk to the safety of individuals and those in their work environment, as well as to society at large. There is ample scientific evidence regarding the relationship between sleep patterns, work schedules, and traffic accidents. To address this and related issues, various fatigue predictors can be used to develop a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS). This paper analyzes its features and potential applications.