@article{ref1,
title="A pre-post evaluation of fatigue, stress and vigilance amongst commercially licensed truck drivers performing a prolonged driving task",
journal="International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics",
year="2019",
author="Cardoso, Michelle and Fulton, Fred and Callaghan, Jack P. and Johnson, Michel and Albert, Wayne J.",
volume="25",
number="3",
pages="344-354",
abstract="PURPOSE: The main purpose of this research study was to evaluate changes in fatigue, stress and vigilance amongst commercially licensed truck drivers involved in a prolonged driving task. The secondary purpose was to determine if a new ergonomic seat could help reduce both physical and cognitive fatigue during a prolonged driving task. Two different truck seats were evaluated: industrial standard seat and a new truck seat prototype. <br><br>METHODS: Twenty male truck drivers were recruited to attend two testing sessions, on two separate days with each session randomized for seat design. During each session participants perform two 10-minute simulated driving tasks. Between simulated sessions participants drove a long-haul truck for 90-minutes. Fatigue and stress were quantified using a series of questionnaires whereas vigilance was measured using a standardized computer test. <br><br>RESULTS: Seat interactions had a significant effect on fatigue patterns. The new ergonomic seat design holds potential in improving road safety and vehicle accidents due to fatigue related accidents.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1080-3548",
doi="10.1080/10803548.2018.1491666",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2018.1491666"
}