Measuring Mental Fatigue in Construction: State of the Science and Future Opportunities
Publication: Construction Research Congress 2024
ABSTRACT
Mental fatigue in construction is a growing concern as it can negatively impact worker productivity, safety, and overall job performance. Factors such as long work hours, monotonous tasks, and high stress levels can contribute to mental fatigue. This can lead to decreased decision-making capabilities, increased errors, and a higher risk of accidents on the jobsite. To combat this challenge, studies have focused on measuring mental fatigue in construction using technologies such as EEG, eye-tracking, and virtual reality, among others. This study focuses on capturing the state of the science related to the utilization of technology to measure mental fatigue of construction workers. To achieve the objectives, relevant literature was searched on one of the largest scientific databases, Web of Science. Upon extracting the relevant research articles, the articles were investigated thoroughly to identify the technology adopted to measure mental fatigue, the targeted construction activity, and future opportunities to tackle mental fatigue in construction. The findings of this study will contribute to the body of existing knowledge by paving the pathway for future research on measuring and managing mental fatigue.
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