Welcome to Risk Mentor Fatigue Management
Business Input - Rosters provide adequate sleep opportunity
Expectation
Rostered work hours allow time for commuting, eating, washing, meeting personal commitments and adequate sleep.
Specification
Requirements:
- Rosters are prepared (as far as possible) with input from affected workers
- Daily work hours including commute are considered in work roster design allow for a minimum of six hours sleep
- Fatigue risk guidance – roster length in hours 10 + medium to high 13 + working hours high
- Training is provided to workers on sleep hygiene elements such as darkness of their sleeping space, noise levels, food and lifestyle choices that promote better quality sleep
Implementation
- Work rosters reflect the hours of work policy
- Workers and supervisors are trained in and assessed for understanding of the key aspects of good sleep hygiene (that also include food and other lifestyle choices)
Monitoring
- Hours of attendance and travel are monitored for both direct and indirect employees
- Training records and triggers for refreshers in tool box talks etc. are maintained by the sites health, safety and training team
