OHS 5071 - Fatigue Management (Formerly COHS 4271)

Delivery Options Online: Self-Paced

Course Description

Fatigue and its management is an issue that has become increasingly important in the safety profession, and which has led to major legislative changes in Canada and the United States in the past five years. The major objectives of this course are to help OHS professionals better understand this key safety issue and how to manage it. To achieve this, the course highlights modern research and knowledge relating to the causes and effects of fatigue. It then discusses fatigue as a safety issue and introduces tools and methods to assess, manage and mitigate fatigue hazards. The history of fatigue management is also briefly surveyed to help participants better understand the components required to create a comprehensive fatigue risk management plan.

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Course Outline

This course includes 6 modules and requires approximately 52 hours of student engagement. For module details, access the course syllabus.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the essential components for developing a Fatigue Risk Management Plan (FRMP), including the foundations, key control types, and necessary steps for creation.
Gain knowledge of human physiology and work factors that contribute to fatigue, along with the short- and long-term effects.
Utilize current occupational health and safety research on fatigue and discuss the history of fatigue management practices in Australia, Europe, and North America.

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Notes

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has joined forces with over 40 global organizations to sign the Singapore Accord, led by the International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organizations (INSHPO). This agreement introduces a comprehensive framework for occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals, designed to enhance their effectiveness across various industries.

Prerequisites

If you have not been accepted into the Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety program, you must get approval before you can enrol in this course. Contact customerservice@unb.ca for more information.