Análisis de fatiga de conductores de transporte primario de GLP (Autotanques) en la empresa ORFRONT SA

Abstract

Abstract: This work constitutes a strategic contribution to operational safety in the transport of hazardous materials, analyzing fatigue as a critical risk factor in LPG drivers at ORFRONT SA. Through a mixed methodology, the study goes beyond standard assessments by identifying mental workload, alterations in circadian rhythms, and severe sleep accumulation; factors that generate areas of operational vulnerability invisible to traditional management. The research establishes that fatigue on long routes is not an individual oversight, but rather a direct effect of outdated rest procedures compared to actual physiological needs. Therefore, a scientifically based Fatigue Risk Management System is proposed to facilitate a shift towards a dynamic and predictive prevention culture. The findings underscore the urgency of constant monitoring that links driver seniority with accumulated fatigue, suggesting essential ergonomic improvements in the cab to mitigate stress. Ultimately, this contribution seeks to drastically reduce human error and redesign holistic well-being as an essential pillar for business sustainability.