Fatigue Science

Fatigue Science, a Canadian company headquartered in Vancouver, provides predictive fatigue management solutions primarily for heavy industry, transportation, and military sectors. The company was founded in 2006 by Pat Byrne and Sean Kerklaan. Byrne, with a background in sleep science and human performance, and Kerklaan, experienced in technology commercialization, combined their expertise to address the operational risks posed by worker fatigue.

The company's core offering is Readi, a Fatigue Management Information System. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform uses scientifically-validated biomathematical models to forecast fatigue levels in workers. These models, developed with and relied upon by institutions like the U.S. Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration, predict cognitive effectiveness and reaction times based on sleep patterns. The system can generate these predictions for an upcoming 18-hour period without mandating the use of wearable devices, although it can integrate with them for enhanced data collection.

Fatigue Science markets its solution as a tool for enhancing operational productivity and mitigating safety risks. The Readi platform is designed for various organizational roles, offering specific interfaces and insights for dispatchers, supervisors, and the operators themselves. This allows for proactive interventions, such as adjusting schedules or assigning less critical tasks to individuals identified as high-risk for fatigue. The business model is based on subscriptions to the Readi platform. The company has established a strong client base in the mining and resources sector, with customers including major corporations like Newmont, Barrick, BHP, and Glencore.

Keywords: fatigue management, predictive analytics, operational safety, human performance, SaaS, biomathematical models, heavy industry, mining, transportation, risk mitigation