Fatigue Awareness Training

Fatigue Awareness Training is a general introduction to fatigue; its symptoms, prevalence and consequences; and the factors that contribute to fatigue including:

Legislative requirements for managing fatigue
Managing risk factors during shift work
Encouraging employees to respond proactively to early signs of fatigue
Creating a culture of transparency, responsibility, support, shared action and continuous improvement
Personal risk factors and management strategies (i.e. sleep , mental health, nutrition, physical activity, smoking, drugs and alcohol; situational factors)

Who should attend?

Workers who are exposed to fatiguing environments

Duration

2 . 5 hours
(including breaks and questions)

Participant numbers

Recommended : 0 - 25 max

Delivery method

Face-to-face
Virtual training

Learning objectives & content

Participants will finish the course with competency in the following areas

Identify and act on signs of fatigue
- Potential causes of fatigue are identified and action is taken to minimise their effects in accordance with company procedures
- Personal warning signs of fatigue are recognised and necessary steps are taken in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure that effective work capability and alertness are maintained

Implement strategies to minimise fatigue
- Workplace procedures are assessed to minimise fatigue
- Factors that increase the risk of fatigue-related accidents and incidents are minimised
- Fatigue management strategies are implemented in accordance with workplace policy
- Lifestyle choices are made that promote the effective long-term management of fatigue
- Effective practices in combating fatigue are adopted and applied
- Personal fatigue management strategies are communicated to relevant people
- Appropriate counter measures are planned to combat fatigue