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Fatigue Management on National Highways Toolbox Talk: Reducing Fatigue Risks for Safer Highways Operations
The Fatigue Management on National Highways Toolbox Talk provides essential guidance for recognising, preventing, and managing worker fatigue in highways and traffic management operations. Developed in line with Raising the Bar 22 (RTB22), this document aligns with UK legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Working Time Regulations 1998, and HSE guidance on fatigue risk management. It helps businesses implement effective fatigue controls, protect worker wellbeing, and reduce the likelihood of fatigue-related incidents.
Fatigue is a significant safety concern in highways work, where long shifts, night work, and safety-critical tasks increase the risk of reduced concentration, slower reaction times, and poor decision-making. This toolbox talk educates workers on the causes, symptoms, and dangers of fatigue, as well as practical strategies for fatigue prevention, including:
The document also explains the legal requirements surrounding working hours and rest periods, as set out in the Working Time Regulations 1998. It reinforces the need for pre-shift assessments, fatigue risk assessments, and ongoing health surveillance for workers involved in safety-critical roles. In line with Raising the Bar 22, the toolbox talk highlights the importance of managerial training on identifying fatigue indicators and implementing suitable interventions to safeguard workforce health.
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Useful Resources and Links
Traffic Signs Manual – Chapter 8: Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-signs-manual
Safety at Street Works and Road Works (The Red Book):
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safety-at-street-works-and-road-works
HSE Guidance on Fatigue and Shift Work:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/humanfactors/topics/fatigue.htm
