The obligation
Fatigue reduces a person's ability to work safely, and control measures include giving workers adequate breaks between shifts.
A fatigue management plan may be developed, with procedures for hours of work or shift rostering designed to minimise fatigue and for environmental conditions such as adverse weather. Workers must co-operate with any reasonable policy or procedure relating to fatigue, such as policies on fitness for work or second jobs. Workers should tell their manager or supervisor when they are fatigued and avoid extra hours and safety critical tasks when they are likely to be fatigued.
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- What
- Fatigue reduces a person's ability to work safely, and control measures include giving workers adequate breaks between shifts.
- Source
- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Managing fatigue in stevedoring work is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks in stevedoring (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Managing risks in stevedoring > Hazard Management > Fatigue.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Managing fatigue in stevedoring work is a WHS obligation under Managing risks in stevedoring (NSW). In short, Fatigue reduces a person's ability to work safely, and control measures include giving workers adequate breaks between shifts.
What changed recently?
Managing fatigue in stevedoring work was last updated on 19 October 2026.