It is essential that you are aware of your legal obligations but more importantly, your own limits. Fatigue management guide for use by the carrier transportation industry available at. The example provided on page of the code of practice fatigue management of commercial vehicle drivers helps to explain how these requirements work in practice. Being on the other coast of australia, doesnt actually make a difference to the quality of training you can access. Using a 40% reduction, a figure of 158 is the governments target for 2020. From 1st july 2018, heavy vehicle operators wishing to apply for accreditation under the national heavy vehicle accreditation scheme nhvas fatigue management modules will need their drivers, schedulers, and supervisors or managers of drivers or schedulers, to complete the new fatigue units of competency through an nhvr approved registered. This website is a freetouse educational resource designed to help commercial vehicle drivers and managerssupervisors in various industries understand the impact of fatigue and the strategies to prevent fatigue. To work safely, workers should be physically and mentally alert.
If you are going to be in wa for more than 7 days then you will have to meet the requirements of the wa commercial vehicle driver regulations in order to operate under the wa fatigue system. Alert workers are more productive and experience fewer accidents. Most fatigue related accidents occur during normal sleeping hours, and the more severe the crash, the more likely it is that the driver or drivers were fatigued. Avoiding driver fatigue tac transport accident commission. Fatigue management for truck drivers top tips mining. Safe work australia has guidance for general industry on preventing and managing fatigue, as well as a code of practice on managing the work environment and facilities. Main roads are responsible for delivering and management of a safe and efficient main road network in western australia.
The road safety commission is a portfolio within wa police force. If youre looking to retrain employees in driver fatigue management, wa has many options available to it. Now wa does not use a work diary but work and rest times still need to be recorded. Wa commercial vehicle driver fatigue laws commence wa. Bfm management bfm is one of the three modules of operator accreditation under the national heavy vehicle accreditation scheme nhvas, the other modules are maintenance management and mass management. Nov 27, 20 guide for managing the risk of fatigue at work overview the guide contains information that can be applied generally to all types of work and workplaces covered by the work health and safety whs act.
Fatigue management for drivers online training aveling. Commercial vehicle driver fatigue management training. The regulations apply to commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle mass over 4. Welcome to the commercial vehicle driver fatigue management training package. Guidance about working hours department of mines, industry. Code of practice fatigue management for commercial. Driver fatigue management jobs now available in western australia. Fatigue management awareness for drivers this awareness course provides you with the key knowledge for managing your fatigue, particularly when driving. Fatigue management transport online training course aveling. However, the estimated figure for fatiguerelated ksi in western australia wa for 2016 was 319. Jul 03, 2003 the new regulatory package to manage commercial driver fatigue in western australia came into effect on 1 july. Representing one of the worlds most expansive road networks, we are committed to working cooperatively and productively across all levels of government, to ensure our road network meets the needs of the community, industry and stakeholders. Worksafe has developed a suite of information about managing fatigue in the workplace, particularly in relation to driver fatigue.
Developing a fatigue management plan for commercial vehicle drivers and operators. Drowsy driving is suspected to be a primary cause in more than 20% of road fatalities. The fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers code of practice provides practical guidance to industry on occupational safety and health regulations for driving commercial vehicles. Learn how to manage fatigue with the driver safety system, a nonintrusive, incab fatigue detection technology that instantly alerts operators the moment fatigue or distraction is identified. These costs can be reduced if proper attention is paid to sleep needs and the prevention and management of fatigue. The main causes of drowsy driving are too little sleep, driving at times when you would normally be asleep and working or being awake for very long hours. Our technology gives realtime information about fatigue levels in your operation, so you can actively manage risk and improve overall performance. Effects of fatigue as a driver, fatigue can cause you several problems including. Worksafe western australia has recently launched an online training package focussed on fatigue management of commercial drivers. Wa fatigue management regulations require that there can be no more than 17 hours between breaks of at least. Those operating under nhvas with basic fatigue management bfm accreditation can operate under more flexible work and rest hours, allowing for among other things work of up to 14 hours in a 24hour period.
Guide for managing the risk of fatigue at work safe work. A commercial vehicle driver has a duty to comply with the following requirements. Driver fatigue is one of the most significant safety hazards facing the road transport industry worldwide. Crashes are dangerous and costly to all road users, and fatigue is a major contributor.
Truck driver, operator, community service officer and more on. Construct your own geological map and incorporate other mineral and petroleum exploration. The code of practice on fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers provides guidance on what a safe system should consider. Driver fatigue management driver fatigue is a foreseeable risk for all drivers. What is basic fatigue management bfm accreditation. Rather than setting work and rest hours, afm offers the flexibility to propose your own hours as long as the fatigue risks of those hours are offset by sleep, rest and other management practices in a compliant fatigue management system. In implementing driver fatigue management, wa is strong. This includes things such as scheduling trips, rostering drivers, establish drivers fitness to work, education of drivers in fatigue management, managing incidents, establishing and maintaining appropriate workplace conditions and.
Western australia has a similar, however different wa accreditation process. Both drivers and management have a role to play in making sure any risks associated with fatigue are minimised. Athorough knowledge of both sleep and the effects of fatigue are essential aspects of fatigue management. The baseline figure for fatiguerelated ksi was 264.
Fatigue choices is the nhvrs new initiative to help drivers and operators understand and gain access to the options that are available for more flexible fatigue management arrangements. Fatigue management for commercial vehicle driver commerce wa. For drivers of commercial vehicles it is an occupational hazard which, under occupational. Fatigue management for truck drivers is an important element of keeping our roads safe. Fatigue management for commercial vehicle driver department. Advanced fatigue management afm accreditation brings a risk management approach to managing driver fatigue. The fatigue technology works by monitoring eyeclosure duration and head pose. Driver fatigue management online training ecourses site. Australian fatigue management offers nationally recognized training in the course. For practical purposes, to determine whether a driver has met the requirement for three breaks of at least seven continuous hours in any 72 hour period, the 72 hours is counted from the end of a long break of seven continuous hours or more. South west industry road safety alliance fatigue animation. Driver fatigue is a significant safety hazard for the road transport industry and a silent killer on wa roads.
Royalties online system for western australian mineral and petroleum producers to electronically prepare, lodge and view royalty returns and production reports. Assess your fatigue levels after work and make sensible commuting and accommodation decisions for example avoid driving if you are feeling fatigued. Forgotten password to reset your password, submit your username or your email address below. This means its likely that fatigue is underrecorded, and contributes to more crashes than we realise. Jun 23, 2015 industry road safety alliance toolbox video fatigue animation fatigue is the silent killer on western australia roads and could be responsible for up to 30% of all road deaths. While the mining industry has largely implemented a range of fatigue management strategies, truck drivers on our roads could be at risk. Fatigue means a gradual loss of alertness that leads to occasional nodding off and then sleep. Persons conducting a business or undertaking pcbus and workers have a responsibility to manage fatigue at work. Fatigue management training online bfm training course.
The fatigue management module standards are based on the requirements for fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers in the western australian occupational safety and health regulations 1996 waosh. What is the commercial vehicle driver required to do. Fact sheet driving commercial vehicles department of. Australian estimates indicate that fatigue accounts for up to 30 percent of singlevehicle crashes in rural areas. Section 1 fatigue management laws section 2 taking reasonable steps to manage fatigue section 3 duties to prevent driver fatigue section 4 fitness for work section 5 penalties. Driver fatigue management training informs individuals who operate any size vehicle the hazards associated with driver fatigue, and provides you with the knowledge and skills to manage fatigue. Driver fatigue management jobs in western australia with.
Accreditation forms, module standards and guidelines main. This statistic exceeds the 2020 ksi reduction target n158 by 161 people on wa roads. The main causes of drowsy driving are too little sleep. You can continue to use your work diary for this purpose. Talk to your supervisor if you think youre at risk of fatigue. For drivers of commercial vehicles it is an occupational hazard which, under occupational safety and health laws, must be managed by a safe system of work. Cat driver safety system driver fatigue technology. Driver fatigue is a foreseeable risk for all drivers. Fatigue management as a responsible employment business we care about the wellbeing of our drivers and fatigue management is an extremely important issue. Austroads assessing fitness to drive for commercial and private vehicle drivers 2016.
Swa is not a regulator and cannot advise you about fatigue management. Fatigue management in wa driver fatigue is a significant safety hazard for the road transport industry and a silent killer on wa roads. The regulations establish an operating standard for hours of work and rest and other requirements for the management of commercial vehicle operators fatigue. Guidelines for audit providers and the wa heavy vehicle accreditation business. If we can find you in the database, an email will be sent to your email address, with instructions how to. Both drivers and management have a role to play in making sure any risks. This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply fatigue management strategies, including identifying and acting upon signs of fatigue and implementing appropriate strategies to minimise fatigue during work activities, in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Driver fatigue is difficult to identify or recognise as contributing to a crash.