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Fatigue Management

Fatigue risk assessment template

This template provides a practical starting structure for a fatigue risk assessment. Adapt it to your organisation, sector, and competent person requirements before use.

Note: This template supports documentation. It does not guarantee legal compliance or replace professional judgement.

1. Assessment details

Section titled “1. Assessment details”
Field Entry
Organisation / site
Assessment scope (roles, locations)
Assessor(s)
Competent person reviewer
Date
Review date / triggers

2. Activity and work pattern description

Section titled “2. Activity and work pattern description”

Describe the duties, typical hours, shift types, and operational context. Include peak periods, disruption patterns, and commuting considerations where relevant.

3. Hazard identification

Section titled “3. Hazard identification”
Hazard Who may be affected Existing controls
Extended shifts / overtime
Night or early-morning work
Insufficient rest between shifts
Consecutive working days
High workload / monotony
Environmental factors (heat, noise, isolation)

4. Risk evaluation

Section titled “4. Risk evaluation”

For each significant hazard, describe the likelihood and potential severity of harm after existing controls. Note any gaps.

5. Further actions

Section titled “5. Further actions”
Action Owner Target date Status

6. Sign-off

Section titled “6. Sign-off”
Role Name Date
Assessor
Competent person review
Operational approval (if required)

7. Review log

Section titled “7. Review log”
Date Change / trigger Reviewer Outcome
Section titled “Related pages”

Further research

Section titled “Further research”

A downloadable document version (PDF/DOCX) may be added in a future update.