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Hi all,
Please help !!!!!!!!!
I work at a top tier COMAH installation and we have recently been inspected by the Human Factors specalists from the HSL as part of the year 1 CA COMAH priority inspections.
We did ok thankfully, but one of the suggested improvements is that we need to write and submit to them a Management of Fatigue policy related to HSG256 - Managing Shift Work that considers the WTD and human factors and fatigue in RA etc
This is where we are struggling a bit and could really do with some help.
Do any of you have a similar policy related to the application of HSG256 that you would be willing to share with me as we can't be the first to inspected by the Human Factors team.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Overworked & UnderPaid
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Since the HSL have asked you to submit a Management of Fatigue policy to them, you risk avoidable hassle unless you indicate some understanding of the research on critical issues associated with shift work.
One of them is how the 'circadian rhythms' (in lay language, body rhythms) of individuals differ so that some people find it impossible to adapt healthily to shift work. Another is the range of measures you can ttake to assess and manage risks, especially after doing a trial.
In that light, you're best advised to not only read the HSG 256 but also research by people like Simon Folkard and Zander Wedderburn. The Working Time Society has also published conference papers and other reports you can draw on.
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I've just conducted a brief online search of the following journals:
'Safety Science'
'Ergonomics'
'Applied Ergonomics'
putting 'shiftwork' and 'shiftwork, fatigue' into their search engines.
This revealed that there is a substantial volume of articles readily available for you to search in order to relate human factors to shiftwork and fatigue in your sector.
If even you don't fully understand the statistical details of results in every case, you can work out from the discussions and conclusions what can be validly applied in your firm.
The inspectorate can't reasonably ask for more than a well-thought-out risk assessment process based on up-to-date relevant research from the leading peer-reviewed journals.
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HSE will want to see the following:
* Demonstration that shift patterns are consistent with current guidance (including appreciation of circadian rhythms)
* A system of monitoring the hours people actually work
* Rules about overtime, shift swaps, extended shift
* Procedure for dealing with situations where people do not turn up for work so others have to stay (e.g. late notice illness, adverse weather)
* Procedure for dealing with people suffering from extreme fatigue including how you make sure they get home safely.
* Evidence that you are monitoring working patterns, identifying individuals who may be at risk and interventions you have made
* Evidence that you have trained workers in managing risks of fatigue
PM me if you want any further assistance.
Andy
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