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Construction and mining firms are deploying fatigue-tracking devices to monitor worker safety, but critics warn this technology could be misused by authorities to suppress dissent. The evidence indicates these devices are being rolled out in specific industries, yet the extent of their deployment and the specific mechanisms of potential misuse remain unclear.

Key points

• Construction and mining firms are actively rolling out fatigue-tracking devices to monitor worker safety.
• Critics warn that this technology could be misused by authorities to suppress dissent.

Context

Fatigue management is a critical safety concern in high-risk industries like construction and mining, where worker exhaustion significantly impacts operational safety. The introduction of tracking devices aims to mitigate this risk, though the potential for misuse by external actors introduces new privacy and security concerns.

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The evidence is limited to the general statement that firms are rolling out devices and the general warning about potential misuse. Specific details on the number of devices deployed, the exact industries involved, the specific dates of rollout, or the precise nature of potential misuse are not provided in the source.

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