Fatigue Management in 12-hour Shift Operations

Abstract

The adoption of 12-hour shift operations has been widespread in many 24-hour industrial work environments. This move has fatigue implications that must be understood and considered when staffing, training and scheduling personnel. This presentation will highlight the pros and cons of the 12-hour shift and describe strategies to ensure levels of fatigue risk that are acceptable to all stakeholders. The importance of striking a balance between personnel needs and operational requirements will be discussed. An overview of the role of fatigue risk management systems will also be presented.