Fatigue Management for Drivers, Operators and Managers
Fatigue Management for Drivers, Operators and Managers
NZ$60.00
Whether you're a driver, machine operator, manager, or business owner, it's essential that you know how to manage your own fatigue, and recognise fatigue in others. 15-30% of vehicle accidents have fatigue as the most probable cause, and fatigue and sleepiness are major contributors to accidents in the workplace.
Fatigue is a risk that must be managed under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. We've assembled 7 experts to explain fatigue and sleepiness, and how you can manage it in the workplace, whatever type of work you do. This is augmented with over 100 hours of research from our team.
Who is this course for?
Truck drivers
Materials handling operators (forklift, loader, excavator) - especially if on nightshift
Supervisors and managers
Travelling salespeople and service technicians
People concerned about poor sleep patterns or who feel constantly tired.
What will you learn from this course?
What causes fatigue and sleepiness
Why fatigue and sleepiness are two different things
How you can improve your sleep quality
Illnesses and medical conditions that cause or worsen fatigue and sleepiness
Medication and drugs that affect sleepiness
How your diet impacts on your sleep quality and quantity
How to recognise fatigue and sleepiness risks in other workers, drivers and machine operators
How to manage shift workers and other at-risk workers
Your responsibilities to manage fatigue in the workplace as a worker or manager
How to create a fatigue management plan
Technology to assist with sleep and fatigue detection loaded.
