an alert system for a downhole operation including a tubular string in a borehole . the tubular string having at least one sensor positioned in the borehole for measuring at least one parameter during operation of the tubular string . a unit in data communication with the tubular string and operatively arranged to enable an operator to obtain information regarding operation of the tubular string . a work area positioned proximate to the unit and operatively arranged to receive the operator when the operator is interfacing with the unit . a vibration module operatively arranged to vibrate the work area or a structure therein , wherein the vibration module is triggered in response to a first parameter being outside of a predetermined range set by a first threshold value . also included is a method of alerting an operator during a drilling operation .