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This presentation provides guidance on preventing and managing fatigue in the workplace. It covers the definition of fatigue, its effects, and the importance of addressing it. The presentation also discusses shift scheduling, management principles, and the need for consultation. Relevant resources and guidance from WA and other organizations are highlighted.

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  1. Please read this before using presentation • This presentation is based on content presented at the Mines Safety Roadshow held in October 2012 • It is made available for non-commercial use (e.g. toolbox meetings, OHS discussions) subject to the condition that the PowerPoint file is not altered without permission from Resources Safety • Supporting resources, such as brochures and posters, are available from Resources Safety • For resources, information or clarification, please contact: RSDComms@dmp.wa.gov.au or visit www.dmp.wa.gov.au/ResourcesSafety

  2. Prevention and management of fatigue in the workplace What guidance is available – and what do we need for the WA mining industry?

  3. What is fatigue? Absent-mindedness Decreased awareness Slower reactions Reduced ability to process information Lack of attention Underestimation of risk Memory lapses Reduced coordination

  4. Why is addressing fatigue important?

  5. So what can we do about it? • Hazard – prevent, manage • Do not underestimate risks • Duty of care • employers • employees

  6. How is your site doing? See page 2 of HSE Human Factors Briefing Note 10

  7. Which shift schedule is best?

  8. What needs to be considered when scheduling?

  9. What are some key management principles? • Consult employees on working hours and shift patterns • Develop a policy that specifically address risk factors and guards against fatigue (i.e. prevention rather than control) • Implement policy then monitor and enforce it • Review following assessment of: • adequacy of resourcing and staffing levels • effect of changes to working hours • Employer-provided accommodation • conducive to sleep during night and day

  10. What is consultation like at your workplace? Is the workforce (e.g. safety and health representatives) consulted when policies and procedures are: • being developed? • being reviewed and revised? Is the workforce consulted when there are changes to: • the workplace? • systems of work?

  11. Is your site using the available WA guidance? Have you: • seen these? • read them? • used them?

  12. What other guidance is available? • UK-based Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Energy Institute • NSW Division of Resources and Energy – Minerals and Petroleum • Safe Work Australia - Draft model code of practice

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