HSE DOCUMENTS-DRIVING FATIGUE RISK ASSESSMENT

HSE DOCUMENTS-DRIVING FATIGUE RISK ASSESSMENT

DRIVING FATIGUE RISK ASSESSMENT

1. The Driving Fatigue Risk Assessment highlights the following points in the attached editable file:

2. Fatigue impairs driving performance, increasing the risk of accidents due to reduced reaction time, attention, and decision-making ability. 

3. This assessment identifies hazards, evaluates risks, and recommends control measures such as scheduled breaks, adequate rest periods, driver rotation, and awareness training. 

4. Effective implementation ensures safer driving practices, reducing fatigue-related incidents. 

5. Uploaded by HSEDocuments, this resource supports organizations in promoting road safety and compliance with HSE standards.

1.0. Hazard Identified:

Fatigue:

1.1. Tiredness

1.2. Sleepiness, including falling asleep against your will ("micro sleeps")

1.3. Irritability

1.4. Depression

1.5. Loss of appetite

1.6. Digestive problems

1.7. Increased susceptibility to illness

2.0. Hazards Affects/Consequences:

1.8. Road transport accident

1.9. Reduced decision-making ability

1.10. Reduced communication skills

1.11. Reduced attention and vigilance

1.12. Reduced ability to handle stress on the job

1.13. Reduced reaction time (both in speed and thought) — studies show this effect can be similar to being legally drunk

1.14. Loss of memory or the ability to recall details

1.15. Failure to respond to changes in surroundings or information provided

1.16. Unable to stay awake (e.g., falling asleep while operating machinery or driving a vehicle)

1.17. Increased tendency for risk-taking

1.18. Increased forgetfulness

1.19. Increased errors in judgment

3.0. Who Might be Harmed?

1.20. Drivers

1.21. Passengers

1.22. 3rd party drivers

4.0. Control Measures:

1.23. Follow the Journey Management Procedure

1.24. Take breaks according to the journey plan.

1.25. Fatigue Training

1.26. Establish regular eating times.

1.27. Monitor caffeine intake.

1.28. Maintain regular sleeping patterns.

5.0. Recovery Measures:

1.29. First aid, 

1.30. Press panic button, 

1.31. Call the emergency response number, 

1.32. Medical treatment,

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