Safety
Fatigue risk
The increased likelihood of error, injury, or impaired judgment caused by insufficient sleep, long hours, circadian disruption, or demanding work.
Hazards
- The increased likelihood of error, injury, or impaired judgment caused by insufficient sleep, long hours, circadian disruption, or demanding work.
Controls
- Schedule adequate rest, monitor cumulative hours and travel, rotate or stop safety-critical tasks, encourage reporting, and provide safe transport when fitness to drive is doubtful.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Schedule adequate rest, monitor cumulative hours and travel, rotate or stop safety-critical tasks, encourage reporting, and provide safe transport when fitness to drive is doubtful.
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Sources
- Safety Bulletins — Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration