💤 Fitness for work and fatigue

If you are too tired, too unwell or affected by anything to work safely, tell your supervisor before you start. You will not be penalised.

Fitness for work check

Every shift starts with a short check at the pre-shift meeting. You confirm you slept, are well, and are not affected by medication, alcohol or drugs. See the pre-shift SOP (SOP-MIN-001).

Fatigue rules

Rule	Limit
Maximum hours in a shift (including overtime)	14 hours
Minimum rest between shifts	10 hours
Maximum consecutive 12-hour shifts	7
Maximum hours awake before starting	16 hours
Break after 5 hours of work	At least 30 minutes
Driving after a night shift	Not allowed; take camp transport or rest first

Warning signs

Heavy eyelids, microsleeps, drifting in your lane
Missing things you would normally see
Irritability or poor decisions
Needing caffeine just to keep your eyes open

If you see a colleague showing these signs, say something. Call the supervisor and keep them away from equipment.

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