TOPIC - Human Factors: Fatigue Risk Management

Fatigue risk impacts every part of flight operations including pilots and flight attendants working long hours and crossing multiple time zones as well as mechanics and ramp personnel whose mission critical activities ensure the plane is ready for flight. Unmanaged fatigue risk can jeopardize the safety of the passengers and crew, be very costly, and negatively impact company reputation.

In order to manage fatigue risk, Safety Officers must develop a process to:

• Provide education and training;
• Identify fatigue risk across the operation;
• Provide mitigation procedures to address problem areas; and
• Monitor the risk profile of the operation and evaluate the effectiveness of mitigations.

Additionally, fatigue risk management approaches should address fatigue–related safety factors for its employees as they commute into and out of work. Daniel's presentation will highlight key concepts and methodologies, and include examples of operational fatigue considerations that will help you to reflect on your own safety culture.