Fatigue Management

Fatigue Management (Certificate)

Transqual has considerable experience in delivering training in Personal Fatigue Management. We are fully accredited to deliver the Transitional Fatigue Management Scheme training for companies wishing to enter the optional Transitional Fatigue Management Scheme.

Fatigue is one of the most serious occupational hazards in the Transport industry. Driver fatigue is a contributing factor in up to 60% of crashes involving commercial vehicles. Significant commercial pressures are placed on operators to exceed safe driving limits.

In an attempt to control the problem, the governments have previously set out strict maximum times to be driven and the requirement to record the driving using log books. These requirements have previously been very inflexible and, at times, uneconomical for some companies to comply with.

A new safety initiative in the industry helps address the causes of driver fatigue and offers an increase in flexibility of driving hours for participants. The Transitional Fatigue Management Scheme (TFMS) is an optional scheme for employers and drivers to self-manage the fatigue problem rather than simply complying with maximum times.

To become TFMS accredited, the following conditions apply:

Drivers will be subject to health checks;
Drivers must attend an accredited training course in managing fatigue;
Employers must implement audible processes relating to fatigue management, training, driver health and rostering/ scheduling.
Participants must be registered in the scheme by the relevent state authority;
Drivers must carry an endorsed Driver Certification Manual (DCM)

A new safety initiative in the industry helps address the causes of driver fatigue and offers an increase in flexibility of driving hours for participants. The Transitional Fatigue Management Scheme (TFMS) is an optional scheme for employers and drivers to self-manage the fatigue problem rather than simply complying with maximum times.
DESIGNED FOR
The TFMS training program is of six hours duration, plus an on-the-job practical application plan. This is then returned to our trainers for the final assessment.
PRE-REQUISITES
To become TFMS accredited, the following conditions apply:
Drivers will be subject to health checks; Drivers must attend an accredited training course in managing fatigue; Employers must implement audible processes relating to fatigue management, training, driver health and rostering/ scheduling.

Participants must be registered in the scheme by the relevent state authority; Drivers must carry an endorsed Driver Certification Manual (DCM)
DURATION
6 HOURS + on-the-job practical application plan.
QUALIFICATION GAINED
A Statement of Attainment will be issued by Transqual and the Driver Certification Manual (DCM) will be signed off by the Transqual trainer to certify that the individual has achieved the required competencies.

In Australia it is estimated that heavy vehicle driver fatigue is a factor of 15% of fatal crashes involving heavy vehicles (trucks over 4.5 tonnes GVM and buses with more than 12 seats), 10% of all serious crashes and 7% of all less severe crashes. The annual cost of heavy vehicle fatigue related crashes has been estimated at around $250 million. In addition to this dollar amount is the human cost to those affected by fatigue related deaths and injuries.

Topics covered in this course include:

Causes and effects of fatigue
Identify workplace practices which are most effective in combating fatigue
Recognition of personal warning signs of fatigue
Factors which increase the risk of fatigue related crashes
Making decisions about lifestyle choices
Plan strategies to combat personal fatigue


Learning Outcomes At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Effectively manage and monitor the effects of fatigue
Gain registration in the Transitional Fatigue Management Scheme with the relevant State Authority


Duration 2 non-consecutive days

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