Fatigue Awareness Training
Fatigue Awareness Training is a general introduction to fatigue; its symptoms, prevalence and consequences; FatigueTech onboarding; and the factors that contribute to fatigue. Work-related factors discussed are;
- Legislative requirements for managing fatigue Managing risk factors during shift work
- Encouraging employees to respond proactively to early signs of fatigue
- Creating a culture that develops a supportive environment
- How FatigueTech supports the company Fatigue Risk Management System
The impact on fatigue of each of the following individual factors (i.e. sleep , mental health, nutrition, physical activity, smoking, drugs and alcohol; situational factors) are discussed, as well as, methods to manage each of these risk areas.
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
Onboard FatigueTech App users
- Complete onboarding survey
- Navigation around the FatigueTech App
- How to completing an assessment
Fatigue Awareness Training has been mapped against TLIF 2010 to ensure a high level of training can be delivered and assessed.
Learning resources
Booklet packs are an optional add on to the training. The booklet packs provide learners with additional information that includes;
- Introductory Guide
- Sleep
- Nutrition
- Physical Activity
- Mental Health
Industries
- Mining
- Rail
- Utilities
- Transport and logistics
- Emergency services
- Construction
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