The prevention and management of fatigue-related risk in the workplace is a work health and safety (WHS) issue that requires a multi-faceted organisational approach. Employers have a primary duty of care to identify and control (eliminate and minimise) fatigue-related risks.
This handbook aims to help employers understand their duties under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act). It
provides guidance on how to:
- identify hazards and risks related to fatigue
- consult and communicate with workers
- eliminate and minimise risks
- respond to and learn from incidents involving fatigue to improve prevention efforts.
The handbook has been designed as a resource for managers, supervisors, health and safety representatives (HSRs) and others involved in developing strategies to control fatigue-related risk in the workplace. It should be read in conjunction with the resources listed in sections 16 and 17.
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