Fatigue is a hidden but critical risk factor. Implementing proactive management and scheduling strategies helps reduce errors, prevent incidents, and promote workforce well-being.
This course provides a structured approach to managing fatigue risks in high-risk and safety-critical industries. It introduces participants to the science of fatigue, its effects on human performance, and the development of Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS). The course also emphasizes effective scheduling practices that support alertness, health, and operational safety.
- HSE Managers and Safety Officers
- Operations and Shift Managers
- HR and Workforce Planners
- Risk Management Professionals
- Transportation, Oil & Gas, Aviation, and Healthcare Supervisors
- Occupational Health Specialists
- Industrial Engineers and Compliance Officers
To enable participants to identify, assess, and manage fatigue-related risks, and design effective work schedules that enhance safety, compliance, and employee performance.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the causes and consequences of occupational fatigue.
- Apply scientific principles related to sleep, circadian rhythms, and alertness.
- Identify fatigue-related risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Develop and implement an effective Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS).
- Design work schedules that support optimal performance and compliance.
- Promote a culture of safety and fatigue awareness across the organization.
- Evaluate fatigue-related incidents and near misses.
- Introduction to Fatigue and Performance
- Definition and Causes of Fatigue
- The Impact of Fatigue on Safety and Decision-Making
- Industry Case Studies and Lessons Learned
- The Science of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
- Sleep Cycles, Sleep Debt, and Recovery Sleep
- Circadian Rhythms and Shift Work Effects
- Alertness Management Techniques
- Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS)
- What is FRMS and Why It Matters
- FRMS Components: Policies, Reporting, Training, and Monitoring
- Regulatory and Industry Guidelines (ICAO, OSHA, Oil & Gas Standards)
- Fatigue Risk Identification and Assessment
- Signs and Symptoms of Fatigue
- Fatigue Risk Factors: Hours of Work, Job Demands, Environment
- Tools and Techniques: Fatigue Checklists, Self-Reporting, Biometrics
- Effective Scheduling and Shift Design
- Designing Rotations to Minimize Fatigue
- Balancing Workload, Recovery Time, and Operational Needs
- Night Shifts, Extended Hours, and On-Call Considerations
- Monitoring and Reporting Fatigue
- Implementing Fatigue Logs and Real-Time Monitoring Tools
- Encouraging Fatigue Reporting Without Blame
- Integrating Fatigue Data into Safety Management Systems
- Training, Communication, and Culture
- Educating Employees and Supervisors on Fatigue Management
- Building Organizational Awareness and Engagement
- Encouraging Rest, Recovery, and Healthy Habits
- Responding to Fatigue-Related Incidents
- Investigating Incidents with Fatigue as a Contributing Factor
- Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement
- Real-World Scenarios and Case Reviews
