An AFDD solution for Oil and Gas
In their report 365 – Land transportation safety practice, the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) recommends the use of in-vehicle camera systems and an Active Fatigue and Distraction Detection (AFDD) solution for oil and gas companies.
The IOGP is a global association representing the industry, focusing on issues like safety, environmental protection, and technical standards.
An Active Fatigue and Distraction Detection device, also known as an AFDD device, is a technology that helps to keep drivers alert and focused while they’re on the road. It’s designed to detect signs of fatigue and distraction, like drowsiness or being unfocused, and alert and refocus the driver to prevent accidents.
Guardian is a preventative safety solution that uses computer vision and machine learning to mitigate the risks associated with drowsy and distracted driving. Using in-cab sensors to monitor the driver’s levels of drowsiness and distraction in real time combined with 24/7 monitoring and analytics services, Guardian is a proven AFDD solution for vehicles in the oil and gas industry. We outline the key features of Guardian below.
Addressing Fatigue and Distraction Risk
Fatigue Events
Fatigue is the biggest killer on roads, globally. When a driver is drowsy, or worse, has a microsleep, the risk of a fatal event increases significantly as they are simply unable to concentrate on the road ahead.
Guardian is setting a new standard in drowsiness detection. The system continuously monitors and evaluates a driver’s level of drowsiness, based on the Karolinska Sleepiness Scale (KSS), and intervenes in real time if they are at a dangerous level of fatigue risk. By intervening pre-emptively, drivers are made aware of their increased risk and can take action before they become more tired and potentially have a deadly microsleep.
If the driver’s fatigue state continues to worsen and a microsleep occurs, Guardian will immediately intervene and warn the driver with audio, visual and haptic alerts to wake them up.
Distraction Events
Distracted driving is a serious problem with, among other things, drivers often attempting to multitask using mobile phones and communicating with others. Guardian meticulously tracks a driver’s eyes – not just their head – to provide a significantly more accurate indication of the driver’s focus.
Tracking repeated, short off-road glances – known as visual time sharing – enables the detection of driver inattention such as cell phone use. Seeing Machines’ superior research and understanding into human behaviour allows these algorithms to balance the capture of visual time sharing with the brief off-road glances that are a natural part of driving and avoid annoying the driver with unnecessary alerts. When required however, these in-cab alerts allow for instant intervention to correct risky driving behaviours.
When a driver’s attention is not focused on the road ahead for a continuous period, the system again intervenes to get their attention back to the task of driving.
Guardian Safety Features
Real-Time Warning Alerts
The automotive-grade in-vehicle system monitors drivers for signs of fatigue or distraction, intervening in real-time through a set of audio, visual, and haptic alerts. Instant feedback encourages drivers to avoid potentially dangerous behaviours and allows them to recognise and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
Human Intervention
What makes the Guardian AFDD solution unique is combining our automotive-grade safety technology, with monitoring and intervention by real humans.
As the driver receives an in-cab alert, managers are notified about the event and can take immediate action to manage the situation and keep their driver safe, straight away.
Guardian Centre analysts review fatigue and distraction event data and video and get in touch with operators, within minutes, so they can initiate their Fatigue Intervention Plans. 24/7 monitoring equips fleet managers with the ability to intervene during unsafe driving behaviour.
Data Driven Safety
Real-time data via the secure Guardian Live web portal offers valuable data and rich insights; supporting fleet managers to understand the performance of drivers over time and identify areas for improvement through coaching and other driver development programs.
The Guardian Live web platform stores data and video of fatigue and distraction events, providing fleet managers secure access to view this information, 24/7. Comprehensive, near real-time driver and vehicle data can be used to understand situations as they evolve, and support compliance and reporting requirements.
The insights available through Guardian Live can also enable your business to improve driver training, education and reward programs and identify operational improvements that help keep your drivers and other road users safe.
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Find out why the oil and gas industry recommends the use of AFDD devices to enhance safety, and how AFDD devices compare other safety systems.
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