By Josh Savit, Product Manager-OAS The global pandemic has changed the landscape of the mining industry, increasing the stress in an already stressful environment. Many mines are mandating that their employees wear face masks; even vehicle operators. While masks reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, they also present a new challenge for safety, especially for fatigue and distraction detection. A system ahead of its time In 2019, Hexagon launched HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness System Light Vehicle (OAS-LV), addressing the need for a fatigue and distraction solution for pickups, busses, and other vehicles outside of those classified off-highway. It’s based on…
OAS allows operators to wear face masks while still being monitored for signs of fatigue and distraction – a particularly useful feature during the COVID-19 pandemic when mines are mandating drivers to wear face masks.