Fatigue is a serious safety risk for commercial transport drivers, contributing to impaired reaction time, reduced decision-making, and increased crash risk. It is often linked to undiagnosed sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea.
AutoSense provides evidence-based clinical sleep and fatigue solutions to help organisations proactively manage fatigue risk, support driver wellbeing, and improve fitness for duty.
Katrina Aubrey
Clinical Sleep and Respiratory Physiologist Technician
Fatigue and Sleep Health Specialist
Katrina Aubrey is a clinical sleep and respiratory physiologist technician with over 23 years of experience across medical and surgical health sectors.
Her expertise lies in sleep science, fatigue risk management, and practical workplace solutions for fleet operations. Katrina works closely with transport, fleet and safety-critical industries across New Zealand and Australia, supporting businesses to meet their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA).
Her approach combines clinical sleep assessment with simple, practical education that helps drivers and managers understand the biological causes of fatigue and the steps needed to reduce risk.
Our services
A tailored 90-minute interactive seminar delivered onsite or online as a live webinar, designed specifically for your workforce.
What it covers:
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Fatigue vs sleepiness
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Causes, signs, and symptoms of fatigue
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The dangers of microsleeps
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Sleep disorders in fleet operations
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Practical fatigue countermeasures
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Sleep hygiene, nutrition, and exercise strategies
Ideal for drivers, fleet managers, shift workers, and leadership teams across transport, logistics, and other safety-critical industries.
A simple overnight clinical Level 3 sleep test completed in the comfort of your own home.
How the process works:
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A disposable WatchPAT device is couriered directly to the employee.
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Worn for one night at home using a wrist sensor, finger probe, and chest sensor.
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After the test is completed, the WatchPAT device is simply disposed of, with no return required.
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The device measures breathing, oxygen levels, heart rate, sleep stages, snoring, and body position.
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Results are reviewed by a clinical sleep specialist and peer reviewed by a Sleep Physiologist.
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Personalised treatment recommendations and a GP-ready report are provided.
This home sleep test helps identify sleep apnoea and other sleep-disordered breathing quickly and efficiently.
Comprehensive support pathway for employees diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
How the process works:
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Four-week CPAP trial is commenced, with the machine couriered directly to the employee.
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Machine and mask education and fitting support provided.
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Compliance and therapy response is remotely monitored.
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End-of-trial compliance report completed including recommendations.
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Ongoing pathway advised: CPAP purchase or ongoing rental, DHB referral for public CPAP via GP referral, mandibular advancement splint, or ear nose throat (ENT) referral.
In partnership with NZ Sleep, this service supports safe return to driving and long-term treatment success.
Clinical screening for fatigue risk, sleep quality, underlying sleep disorders, and pre-employment fitness-for-work concerns.
How the process works:
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A one-hour phone or video consultation.
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Review of sleep quantity, quality, and patterns.
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Fatigue impact assessment for work performance and safety.
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Screening of relevant health factors linked to sleep apnoea and fatigue risk.
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Personalised recommendations and next-step pathway.
Why AutoSense?
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Clinical sleep expertise.
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Transport and fleet management industry specialists.
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Evidence-based fatigue management.
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Practical solutions for 24/7 and fleet operations.
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Supports HSWA and fit-for-duty requirements.
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Improves safety, wellbeing, and productivity.