Fatigue Management
The impact of work patterns on health
Fatigue Management
Fatigue and shift work are both recognised as having a potentially significant impact on the health and safety of the workforce. Shift work has been designated by the International Agency for the Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, as a Category 2A carcinogen. Many operations require shift work that could subsequently impact on the health of workers. It is the obligation of the employer to investigate the exposure to any known carcinogen and prevent exposure where possible.
In addition to the known health hazards, fatigue can also lead to errors and accidents, ill-health and injury, and reduced productivity. This results in slower reactions, reduced ability to process information, memory lapses, absent-mindedness, decreased awareness, lack of attention, underestimation of risk, and reduced coordination.
Parks holistic approach is based on a shared responsibility model. This is where the employer commits to managing workplace risks that can impact on worker fatigue. While individual workers
ensure that they reduce the risk of their own fatigue by managing lifestyle and personal health factors. Park provide appropriate wellbeing advice and occupational health support to help individuals maximise fatigue reduction.
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