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Toolbox talk: fatigue and long shifts

Tired people make more mistakes. About 5 minutes.

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  • About 5 minutes
  • 6 points
  • Attendance recorded in Reldro
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Why this matters

Fatigue slows reactions and judgment, and it affects the drive home as well as the work.

What to cover

  1. Get enough sleep before long shifts.
  2. Take your breaks, and drink water.
  3. Watch for signs: yawning, drifting focus, mistakes.
  4. Tell your supervisor if you're too tired for a task.
  5. Don't do high-risk tasks when you're exhausted.
  6. Think about how you'll get home safely.

Ask the crew

  • When did tiredness catch you out?
  • What helps you stay alert?
  • How do we plan long shifts?

One thing to do today

Review the shift plan and add breaks or rotation for the longest shifts.

Use this toolbox talk in Reldro

  • It arrives ready to edit, and your crew uses it on their phone, even without signal.
  • Failed items become corrective actions with an owner and a due date.
  • Every completed one is kept with the site, the date and who did it.
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