Fatigue Management Program

  • Initial and annual training will be provided on how to recognize fatigue, how to control fatigue through appropriate work and personal habits, and reporting of fatigue to supervision
  • Work hour limitations will be established and job rotation schedules will be controlled to control fatigue, allow for sufficient sleep, and increase mental fitness in an effort to control employee turnover and absenteeism
  • Periodic rest breaks will be provided for employees to be able to sit down and rest, in order to control fatigue and increase mental fitness
  • Employees are responsible for reporting concerns for fatigue to Shift Supervisors, in order to prevent injury or illness
  • Shift Supervisors are responsible for enforcing the program and maintaining a balance between work and rest breaks to prevent fatigue, encourage safety, and prevent loss of productivity
  • Employees must not chronically use over-the-counter or prescription drugs to increase mental alertness.  Employees are discouraged from taking any substance known to increase fatigue in that employee, including fatigue that sets in after the effects of the drug wear off.