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Managing shift work to minimise workplace fatigue

A series of three publications

A guide for employers

  • Overview of the guide
  • Part 1: About workplace fatigue
  • Part 2: Managing workplace fatigue
  • Appendix A: Working long hours in emergencies and shutdowns
  • Appendix B: Your legal obligations
  • References

A guide for small businesses

  • Introduction
  • Managing fatigue
  • What can employers do?
  • What is fatigue?
  • What happens when we are tired?
  • How do we recover from fatigue?
  • Three steps to managing workplace fatigue

Slideshow

  • Slide 1 - cover page and title
  • Slide 2 - Why is it important to manage shift work well?
  • Slides 3 to 5 - Causes of workplace fatigue
  • Slide 6 - Managing fatigue
  • Slide 7 - What can Employers do?
  • Slides 8 to 11 - Three steps to managing workplace fatigue
  • Slide 12 - More Information