The role of loading and moving machine operators in underground mining is highly susceptible to automation due to the routine and predictable nature of tasks, strong economic incentives, and existing technical feasibility. However, ethical concerns and the need for occasional human oversight temper full automation.
65/100Consequence_of_Error
67/100Contact_With_Others
57/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
73/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
16/100Deal_With_External_Customers
10/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
59/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
29/100Degree_of_Automation
90/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
7/100Electronic_Mail
95/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
5/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
86/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
88/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
10/100Exposed_to_High_Places
55/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
2/100Exposed_to_Radiation
83/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
77/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
89/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
54/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
41/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
62/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
55/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
62/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
38/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
31/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
80/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
11/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
61/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
24/100Letters_and_Memos
40/100Level_of_Competition
28/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
23/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
70/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
55/100Physical_Proximity
26/100Public_Speaking
60/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
79/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
78/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
71/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
18/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
27/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
28/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
76/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
57/100Spend_Time_Sitting
44/100Spend_Time_Standing
91/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
43/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
65/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
28/100Telephone
67/100Time_Pressure
40/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
92/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
55/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
9/100Work_Schedules
86/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team