Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue Risk Checklist - NTC

1 Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue REFORM. Checklist Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue Risk Checklist for drivers - Self-assessment questions on Fatigue management and napping techniques This Checklist is designed to assist drivers in identifying key areas that may need to be addressed when managing their Fatigue . This Checklist can not explain all of a Driver 's obligations under the new laws and is to be used as a GUIDE ONLY. Please refer to Developing a Road Transport Risk Management System in the Guidelines for Managing Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue (2007) for details. Questions to ask yourself Answer Resources for further information Work and rest hours Are you aware that as of 29 September 2008 new Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue Y N Reform overview - NTC Information bulletin laws will apply across Australia? What records you need to keep NTC. Do you understand your legal obligations to operate within the work and rest hours Y N Information bulletin of your scheme? How to use your new work diary NTC.

2 Information bulletin Do you try to ensure you always comply with your scheme's work and rest Y N . National work diary daily sheet guidelines - requirements on a daily basis? NTC. Are you aware that you have a duty of care' to manage your Fatigue and rest if Y N Chain of Responsibility and the new Fatigue necessary? laws NTC Information bulletin Do you keep your work diary up to date and pass on duplicate copies to your Y N National Transport Commission (Model employer or other parties as required? Legislation Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue ). Regulations 2006. Fitness for Duty Do you generally plan your lifestyle so you can rest before a rostered shift and Y N Assessing Fitness to Drive: for commercial ensure you don't work with an accumulated sleep debt? and private Vehicle drivers (Austroads). Do you ensure commitments outside work such as a second job or social activities Y N . do not limit your opportunities for good quality sleep? Do you have any health problems that you are aware of that may affect you Y N.

3 Meeting your work requirements or gaining adequate sleep ( sleep apnoea)? Do you comply with your company's other related policies such as drugs, alcohol Y N . and other medications? Do you inform your employer of other matters that may affect your fitness for duty? Y N . Fatigue Management Do you comply with your company's Fatigue management procedures established Y N Fatigue information for drivers NTC. by your employer to reduce health and safety risks in the workplace? Information bulletin Napping tips to help prevent Driver Fatigue . Do you understand the factors that contribute to Driver Fatigue ? Y N . NTC Information bulletin Can you detect the signs of Fatigue to take an unscheduled rest break? Y N Guidelines for using napping to prevent commercial Vehicle Driver Fatigue NTC. Do you inform your supervisor when you are fatigued and need to take an Y N . unscheduled nap? Guidelines for managing Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue NTC. Do you comply with relevant Fatigue management requirements including the Y N.

4 Assessing Fitness to Drive: for commercial obligation not to put yourself or others at risk by your actions? and private Vehicle drivers Austroads Do you stop driving if you believe your Fatigue level is a risk to yourself or others? Y N Lightening your Load Napping to reduce Fatigue DVD Do you read training material and information provided by your employer on your Y N . body clock, the best times for sleep and ways you can reduce Fatigue ? Implementing a Fatigue management system DVD Are you aware that other parties in the supply chain have a responsibility to ensure Y N REM'S sleep: Making your shift work DVD. their practices don't contribute to your Fatigue ? Do you plan trips to provide adequate time for sleep, rest, food and take into Y N . account appropriate places to stop? Are you realistic about how much sleep you need to be a safe Driver and make Y N . sure it's acquired? Questions to ask yourself Answer Resources for further information Fatigue Management Do you ensure you use your rest times to try and recuperate as much as possible Y N Queensland Transport (QT).

5 And not do anything that requires a high level of exertion? Department of Employment and Industrial Do you record delays and all Fatigue -related problems you encounter during work Y N . so they can be addressed by your supervisor? Relations, Qld Do you stretch and take some mild exercise during your rest breaks? Y N Department of Planning and Infrastructure, NT. Do you ensure you try and eat sensibly and exercise regularly? Y N Roads and Traffic Authority, NSW. Do you drink plenty of water and never drink alcohol when working? Y N . Do you balance any reduction in quality sleep with a longer sleep in the next period Y N VicRoads and balance any extra working time with a longer break? Do you report any Fatigue problems within or between schedules to management? Y N The Centre for Sleep Research, SA. Do you take into account the time of day that your last sleep was taken and the Y N . National Sleep Foundation, USA. prospect of a night sleep in the immediate future? Do you provide your employer with suggestions and constructive feedback to Y N Loughborough Sleep Research Centre, UK.

6 Improve schedules and rosters? Do you advise your employer if the work premises or cabin conditions are poor in Y N Australian Medical Association (AMA). terms of providing high-quality rest? Do you adhere to equipment maintenance schedules and report any faults? Y N . Do you inform your employer of any conditions or circumstances that may or have Y N . affected your ability to perform tasks legally and safely? Napping Tips Do you try to sleep in a dark, quiet and comfortable place and preferably at night? Y N Fatigue information for drivers NTC. Information bulletin #1. Do you take preventative naps before a shift to reduce drowsiness during your Y N . shift? Napping tips to help prevent Driver Fatigue . NTC Information bulletin #5. Do you take a nap during the day if you're scheduled to do a night shift? Y N Guidelines for using napping to prevent commercial Vehicle Driver Fatigue NTC. Do you keep your cabin well ventilated and at a comfortable temperature? Y N . Guidelines for managing Heavy Vehicle Driver Do you carry earplugs and an eye mask in your cabin?

7 Y N Fatigue NTC. Do you talk to your friends and family well in advance of departure time so that you Y N Assessing Fitness to Drive: for commercial can have sufficient rest without any disruptions? and private Vehicle drivers (Austroads). Do you communicate with your base to get a wake-up call if available? Y N . Disclaimer: This Checklist does not constitute legal advice. Details are subject to amendment. Check your local legislation or contact your local road authority if you want more information or visit