A health and safety briefing provided by the IET.
Fatigue, night work and/or shift-working arrangements have been cited as major contributory factors in numerous well-documented accidents and incidents. Managing fatigue for some workers is mandated in legislation, e.g. those doing safety-critical work on the railways. This briefing looks at legal responsibilities and understanding the causes and effects of fatigue.
Management of fatigue in safety critical staff (212 k)
Updated August 2012