Alertness testing to reduce human error in the workplace.

ALERTNESS TESTING DEFINED

Alertness testing is a tool to make the workplace safer by screening for worker impairment.

The standard test is a computer graphic that measures a variety of cognitive functions including reaction time, decision making, hand-eye coordination, and spatial orientation.

With AlertnessCentral.com, managers receive immediate feedback about individual worker condition. Alert Reports, and other reports, are available on-line.

The BLT Alertness Test has been proven in clinical trials and shown to be a valid measure of fatigue. Please contact BLT - info@bowles-langley.com for detailed reports about our research and check the Resources Page on this site.

ADVANTAGES

All Impairment
Alertness testing screens for general impairment from any cause: fatigue, prescription drug effects, alcohol, stress, etc.
Every shift or end of shift
Testing can be done at the beginning or at the end of specific shifts - accidents on the way home, as a consequence of long hours, are common.
Privacy
With our web application, we use encryption to protect the database and individual PIN numbers. With a smart card based system an additional level of security is added.
Deterrence
The process of alertness testing is an excellent way to increase awareness of the importance of making good lifestyle choices to insure job safety.
Speed
Test results are available instantly.

Research is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).