How to Design a
Fatigue Risk Management System
CIRCADIAN® has nearly 30 years of experience in developing and implementing fatigue risk management systems (FRMS). An FRMS is a data-driven, risk-informed, safety performance-based proactive program to mitigate the risks of fatigue in 24/7 operations. An FRMS fits within an organization’s overall health and safety program to create a process that will continually monitor and mitigate fatigue risk.
7 Key characteristics of a successful Fatigue Risk Management System
- Science based – Supported by established peer-reviewed science
- Data driven – Decisions based on collection and objective analysis of data
- Cooperative -- Designed together by all stakeholders
- Fully Implemented – System-wide use of tools, systems, policies, procedures
- Integrated -- Built into the corporate safety & health management systems
- Continuously improved – Progressively reduces risk using feedback, evaluation & modification
- Owned – Responsibility accepted by senior corporate leadership
Next Step:
Developing a FRMS: The 5 Levels of Defense & Tools You Need
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