An air traffic controller was found asleep under a blanket mid-shift at one of the world's top airports
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The Australian Transport Safety Bureau's report revealed that inadequate resources and excessive night shifts contributed to an air traffic controller being found asleep at work.
The report criticized the Brisbane Centre for its ineffective risk management systems, pointing out that the air traffic controller's workload was low, which further led to the incident.
Despite the controller's 10 years of experience, the demanding schedule without recommended rest period created a dangerous situation, highlighting the need for better staffing and management.
The incident raised concerns regarding the safety practices at busy airports, emphasizing that multiple night shifts and lack of recovery time can jeopardize air traffic safety.
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