Fatigue Management Plan

Business Name: [ENTER BUSINESS NAME] ABN: [ENTER ABN] Date Created: [ENTER DATE] Review Date: [ENTER DATE]

1. Introduction

This document outlines how [ENTER BUSINESS NAME] manages the risks of driver fatigue. We are committed to complying with the Heavy Vehicle National Law and the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

2. Responsibilities

Role	Name	Responsibilities
Business Owner / PCBU	[ENTER NAME]	Overall responsibility for the plan, ensuring resources are available, and reviewing the plan annually.
Fatigue Management Officer	[ENTER NAME]	Keeping records, checking work diaries, and scheduling drivers.
Drivers	[ENTER NAMES]	Following the plan, filling out diaries correctly, and reporting fatigue immediately.

3. Risk Assessment

We have identified the following fatigue hazards in our operations:

• Long driving hours exceeding [ENTER HOURS] km per day.
• Driving during night shift hours ([ENTER TIME] to [ENTER TIME]).
• Manual loading and unloading tasks before driving.
• Extreme weather conditions in [ENTER REGION].

4. Control Measures (The Rules)

Work and Rest Limits

We operate under [SELECT ONE: Standard Hours / Basic Fatigue Management / Advanced Fatigue Management].

• Maximum work time in a day: [ENTER HOURS] hours.
• Minimum continuous rest break: [ENTER HOURS] hours.
• Maximum work time in a week: [ENTER HOURS] hours.
• Minimum rest break in 24 hours: [ENTER HOURS] hours.

Scheduling

• Rosters are posted [ENTER TIMEFRAME] in advance.
• We do not schedule driving during the high risk circadian low period of 2am to 6am unless absolutely necessary.
• If a driver feels tired, they must stop and contact [ENTER CONTACT PERSON].

Journey Management

• We plan routes that include adequate rest stops every [ENTER KM] kilometres.
• We allow time for traffic delays in our schedules.

5. Training and Induction

All new drivers must complete an induction before starting work. This covers:

• How to fill out the National Driver Work Diary.
• The signs of fatigue (yawning, heavy eyes, slow reactions).
• The procedures in this plan.

6. Record Keeping

• Work diaries are checked weekly by [ENTER NAME].
• Diaries are stored at [ENTER LOCATION] for at least 3 years.
• Electronic work diary data is backed up daily.

7. Incident Reporting

If a driver has a fatigue related incident or near miss, they must complete an Incident Report Form immediately. Management will investigate the cause within 24 hours.

8. Breaches and Discipline

Intentional falsification of work diaries is a serious offence and will result in disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment.

9. Acknowledgement

I have read and understood this Fatigue Management Plan. I agree to follow all procedures.

Employee Signature: ______________________ Date: ______________________

Manager Signature: ______________________ Date: ______________________