OHS Heavy Vehicle Fatigue Management Policy

This three page OHS Drivers Fatigue Management Policy for Heavy Vehicles covers trip schedules, driving hours in accordance with National Driing Hours Regulation, definitions of what type of work can be conducted, warning signs of fatigue and more.

This policy works in conjuction with the 9 page Safety Culture Drivers Manual.

The Fatigue Management Policy was referenced from:

• National Transport Commission of Australia
• New South Wales – Workcover Fact Sheets
• New South Wales - Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Long Distance Truck Driver Fatigue) Regulation 2005
• South Australia - Road Traffic (Driving Hours) Regulations 1999
• Queensland – Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Fatigue Management) Regulations 1998

  Supplied in Microsoft Word Safety Culture Version 3.0

Also see the Heavy Vehicle Drivers Manual for a comprehensive OHS Truck Drivers Manual.