Methods for Dealing with Fatigue (Fatigue Management)

Methods for Dealing with Fatigue

Inform and educate all workers about the FMP
Minimize extended hours of work when possible
Schedule rest days
Assess and control hazards and risks
Provide an honest, open and healthy work environment
Provide information and assistance
Recognize individual and crew fatigue
Give as much advance notice of extended hours as possible
Define whether the work is urgent or not
Ensure crew members have access to food and water
Take short and frequent breaks
Provide employees with options such as transfers, job sharing, etc.
Solicit short-term help to minimize the need for extended hours
Have crewmembers rotate and perform various functions of short duration during extended hours
Perform complex tasks earlier in the shift, if possible
After a long day, possibly start later the next day
Utilize the buddy system
Account for employees returning from sickness, absences and/or modified work
In conjunction with employees, identify health problems which may affect an employee’s ability to work extended hours i.e. diabetes
Be flexible and supportive when dealing with an employee with problems at home
Consider any options to limit travel time to and from work

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