TECHNOLOGY

Sounding an alarm on operator fatigue

Donna Schmidt reviews technology helping miners stay alert and work safer

In May, Barrick announced that its pair of pilot projects seeking more information on combating workplace fatigue wrapped up at its Cortez gold project

In May, Barrick announced that its pair of pilot projects seeking more information on combating workplace fatigue wrapped up at its Cortez gold project

Everyone at some point has felt the heaviness of the head, neck and eyes after a long day. For miners, that may come from working many hours of overtime, a shift they are not used to, or any other number...

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