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Working patterns can create safety risks if they are not properly planned and controlled.
Hours of work and other conditions of service are matters for agreement between employers and staff, but it is vital that working patterns are designed to reduce risks from fatigue as much as is practical.
This page outlines why the rail industry needs to take staff fatigue seriously, and provides links to some key guidance including our publication on managing rail staff fatigue.
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- Managing rail staff fatigue
Guidance for companies in the rail industry.
Published 15 August 2024