Fatigue Management | Introduction

Fatigue is more than feeling tired and drowsy. Work fatigue is mental or physical exhaustion that reduces a person’s ability to work safely and effectively. This course explores fatigue-related risks in manufacturing, factors that influence fatigue, and solutions to mitigate the risks.

Goals and Objectives

To learn about workplace fatigue and the importance of being aware of it on the job
To understand what contributes to fatigue in an industrial setting
To interpret BC Regulations and international practices
Understand workplace fatigue and its effect on workers

Topics

Factors that contribute to fatigue
Regulations and standards related to fatigue on the job
Signs of fatigue
Factors that influence fatigue
Impact of fatigue on work-related incidents
Risk factors
Management of fatigue in the workplace

Audience

Senior management
Managers
Supervisors
Joint Health and Safety Committee members

Funding

Your training costs may be eligible for partial reimbursement through the B.C. Employer Training Grant. Find out here.

Eligible toward the requirements for Joint Health and Safety Committee training for new members or annual training in British Columbia; may be eligible in other jurisdictions as well.

eLearning

Register for online Fatigue Management | Introduction eLearning training online through our Learning Centre. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and accessible from any computer, laptop, tablet with internet access.

Estimated Time to Complete: 1.5 hrs

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