Fatigue Risk Management Systems

ICAO and regulators worldwide are developing requirements that, in addition to Flight Time Limitation (FTL) regulations, operators must also have a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) that relates to their individual operation.

Introducing a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS)

An FRMS is a data driven, systematic method to minimise the risks of fatigue related error, based upon scientific principles and knowledge combined with sound methods of data collection and analysis. FRMS include systems for fatigue monitoring, crew reporting, and audit and evaluation.

There are competitive advantages for an organisation taking fatigue management beyond simply complying with legislation or adopting minimum requirements. Discovering unique patterns in the workplace associated with fatigue and accidents/incidents allows operators to more effectively manage the relationship between rosters, work cycles, overtime allocation and staff numbers. An FRMS provides several layers of defence against fatigue related risk. It facilitates the early recognition of potential causes of fatigue and identifies warning signs of fatigue in staff so that countermeasures can be put into place to combat any vulnerability in the operation. An effective FRMS will maintain safety whilst allowing greater operational efficiency.

Fatigue Risk Management Systems Course

This three day course is practically focussed to enable the delegate to implement and support an FRMS. The programme follows the FRMS recommendations of ICAO and includes:

• Responsibilities, policy and procedures.
• Effective FRMS training and education.
• Understanding fatigue, mitigation and countermeasures.
• Levels of control and audit.
• Evaluation and continuous improvement of the FRMS

 

Course Objectives

Participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to:

• Monitor causes of fatigue and minimise their effects.
• Identify warning signs of fatigue in staff members.
• Adopt effective practices for combating fatigue.
• Disseminate information on FRMS to personnel.

Who should attend?

Personnel of airlines, maintenance organisations, air traffic control, and organisations required to manage risks of fatigue related error. Safety managers, scheduling personnel, accountable managers and human factors instructors.