While some parts of the logging equipment operator's role can be automated, the overall complexity and need for human oversight reduce the risk of complete displacement. Economic incentives for partial automation are strong, but technical and physical challenges remain.
77/100Consequence_of_Error
78/100Contact_With_Others
51/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
32/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
37/100Deal_With_External_Customers
15/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
49/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
29/100Degree_of_Automation
92/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
24/100Electronic_Mail
66/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
0/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
9/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
67/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
35/100Exposed_to_High_Places
44/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
0/100Exposed_to_Radiation
73/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
38/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
86/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
76/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
35/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
89/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
86/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
70/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
68/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
97/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
52/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
22/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
23/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
33/100Letters_and_Memos
47/100Level_of_Competition
81/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
25/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
86/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
14/100Physical_Proximity
10/100Public_Speaking
72/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
86/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
71/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
35/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
18/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
9/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
11/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
77/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
84/100Spend_Time_Sitting
25/100Spend_Time_Standing
100/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
21/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
71/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
76/100Telephone
55/100Time_Pressure
48/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
90/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
11/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
25/100Work_Schedules
84/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team