Office of Rail and Road guidance: Working patterns - fatigue

Summary

Hours of work and other conditions of service are matters for agreement between employers and staff, but it is vital that working patterns are designed to reduce risks from fatigue as much as is practical. This resource from the Office of Rail and Road outlines why the rail industry needs to take staff fatigue seriously, and provides links to key guidance.

Content

Topics covered include:

• What is fatigue?
• Why is fatigue a problem?
• Examples of fatigue
• What causes fatigue?
• How should it be managed?
• What legislation covers fatigue and working hours?