ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Manage heavy vehicle driver fatigue strategies

1.1

Symptoms of fatigue in heavy vehicle drivers are identified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulations

1.2

Potential causes and symptoms of fatigue are identified and actions are taken to minimise their effects in accordance with the fatigue risk management system

1.3

Heavy vehicle driver schedules are planned and implemented in accordance with HVNL regulations, fatigue risk management strategies and driver consultation

1.4

Compliance within the workplace fatigue risk management system and related workplace procedures is managed

1.5

Compliance of heavy vehicle drivers operating and under exemption notice, is monitored and reviewed

1.6

Heavy vehicle drivers are provided with feedback on identified non-compliance with the fatigue risk management system

1.7

Training and/or counselling is supported by the supervisor to address heavy vehicle driver non compliance

1.8

Legal requirements and responsibilities for effective management of fatigue within the workplace for drivers are identified and monitored

1.9

Heavy vehicle driver health, wellbeing and personal fatigue risk management strategies are communicated with drivers and relevant personnel

1.10

Communication strategies are implemented to ensure heavy vehicle drivers are informed of relevant fatigue compliance obligations

1.11

Training is provided to develop and enhance heavy vehicle driver workplace fatigue risk management strategies

2

Operate within a road transport fatigue risk management system

2.1

Driver completion of workplace induction in the workplace fatigue risk management system is ensured

2.2

Road transport fatigue risk management system is reviewed and maintained in accordance with HVNL and workplace procedures

2.3

Fatigue risk management plans and procedures are distributed to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Actions are taken in conjunction with relevant parties in the chain of responsibility to ensure compliance with the workplace’s fatigue risk management policy and procedures

2.5

Outcomes of incidents and safety investigations are reviewed and analysed to identify the extent to which fatigue may have been a contributing factor and corrective actions are taken as required

2.6

External risk factors within the supply chain and chain of responsibility relating to the effects of fatigue are identified and reviewed in accordance with fatigue risk management regulations and corrective actions are taken as required

2.7

Reports relating to non-compliance are submitted to relevant personnel with details of action taken to prevent recurrences

2.8

Non-compliance from external parties in the chain of responsibility are recognised and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

2.9

Exemptions for work, rest, emergency, and/or record keeping are identified and documented, as required

2.10

Personnel who contribute to a non-compliance with workplace fatigue procedures are provided appropriate feedback

3

Schedule work and rest hours in compliance with a road transport fatigue risk management system

3.1

Heavy vehicle driver rest and work hours are scheduled with consideration to the trip and road conditions in accordance with fatigue risk management workplace procedures and regulations

3.2

Heavy vehicle driver input into schedules is obtained and considered in planning heavy vehicle driver trips

3.3

Changes in schedules/rosters and workplace procedures related to fatigue risk management are identified and managed

3.4

Legal requirements, liabilities and responsibilities for fatigue risk management within the organisation are identified and applied

3.5

HVNL fatigue risk management compliance and safety strategies are identified and implemented

3.6

Reviews are undertaken of scheduled versus actual hours of work and where a non-compliance is identified, appropriate action is taken to analyse the reasons and to take corrective action

4

Plan and navigate heavy vehicle trips

4.1

Trip conditions, timelines, work and rest requirements are planned and reviewed to ensure driver fatigue is minimised, in accordance with workplace procedures, driver fitness for work and HVNL

4.2

Workplace procedures for loading and unloading a heavy vehicle are considered to ensure driver does not become impaired by fatigue

4.3

Proposed trip is communicated with heavy vehicle driver/s and relevant personnel

4.4

Deviations to proposed trip plan are communicated to heavy vehicle driver/s and relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and regulations

4.5

Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

4.6

Exemption requirements are planned in accordance with workplace procedures and regulations

5

Update and maintain records

5.1

Workplace policies and procedures for fatigue risk management record storage and retrieval are implemented and monitored

5.2

Road transport fatigue risk management system and workplace procedures are reviewed and amended, as required, to ensure compliance with HVNL

5.3

Work diary/records are monitored and reviewed for compliance with workplace procedures and HVNL

5.4

Relevant heavy vehicle workplace records are maintained in accordance with workplace policies and procedures