Fatigue

Tiredness from long hours, night work, driving or heavy work that slows reactions and leads to errors and incidents.

Also known as: Tiredness, Driver fatigue, Long hours

How to control fatigue

Plan rosters to limit long hours, consecutive night shifts and short breaks between shifts.
Schedule demanding or high-risk tasks for when workers are most alert, rather than at the end of long shifts.
Build in regular rest breaks, and rotate workers between heavy and lighter tasks.
Manage driving time, including travel to remote sites, and provide accommodation instead of long drives after shifts.
Follow heavy vehicle fatigue rules for drivers of regulated heavy vehicles, including work diaries where required.
Encourage workers to report fatigue without penalty, and stand down anyone too tired to work safely.

Typical controls, most effective first. Your SWMS sets the controls for your own job and site.