Fatigue Management and Driving

Only Managers are responsible for understanding and applying the techniques of effective Fatigue Management.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the best definition of “fatigue”?

• The lack of energy resulting from prolonged mental or physical activity, or from insufficient sleep.

• A feeling of apprehension concerning your ability to complete an important task.

• Falling asleep while on duty more than once in any given calendar month.

• Any inability to perform difficult physical or mental tasks.

Using a hands-free device while driving is substantially safer than using a hand-held device

• True

• Flase

It is important to understand the effects of fatigue on our alertness so… (Select all that apply)

• Our ability to recognize and respond to potential problems is not compromised.

• We can take appropriate actions to manage hazards as they arise.

• We can avoid costly and sometimes tragic events.

What is the max. speed allowed for Light & Heavy Motor Vehicle in INM ?

• 70 & 55

• 70 & 65

• 80 & 55

• 80 & 40

Which of the following would not pose a significant risk for fatigue?

• Performing a monotonous vigilance task after a large, mid-day meal.

• Working 14-hour shifts for several days in a row.

• Attempting to drive a vehicle after taking a nap.

• Driving three hours back to base after a 14-hour shift.

If you observe signs of fatigue in yourself or a co-worker, you should stop the job until countermeasures have been taken to allow the work to proceed safely.

• True

• False

Which of the following factors affect your alertness? (Select all that apply)

• Number of consecutive days on duty

• Time of day

• Duration and quality of sleep

• Length of time since you last had a period of consolidated sleep

Match the corresponding fatigue risks to their appropriate countermeasures:

• Schedule periodic days off to avoid working too many days in a row

• Working extended hours over an extended period of time

• You must schedule 8 hours of quality sleep per 24 hour period

• You realize you have been working for 12 consecutive days with no break

• Why not start day shifts at 07:00

• Feeling very sleepy during a vigilance task such as driving

• You should have taken a taken a pre-shift or pre-trip nap

• Your regular day shift starts at 05:00

Which driving technique is followed in SLB?

• 
  Drive SMARRT

• 
  

  SMART Drive

• 
  DDT

• Drive Safe Technique