ABSTRACT
In the world of transportation, fatigue is a silent killer that can affect us all. Understanding fatigue, including how to manage it to minimize safety risk, is of great importance. However, while it is one thing to recognize that fatigue is a critical safety issue, it is quite another to set up a successful, scientifically informed fatigue risk management programme. This book is here to help. It has been carefully designed as a comprehensive reference point, bringing together international expertise from leaders in fatigue science, and showcasing valuable insights from transportation industry practitioners.
The 40 authored chapters are divided into six sections, to better understand fatigue science, the consequences of fatigue in transportation, contributors to fatigue, managing fatigue and promoting alertness, real world case studies of fatigue management in practice, and future perspectives. While it is possible to read each chapter in isolation, most will be gained by reading the book as a whole. Each chapter starts with an abstract overview and concludes with summary bullet points, creating a handy "quick check" for key points.
This accessible text is for those who are interested in supporting alert and safe transportation operations. It is suitable for professionals, transport managers, government advisors, policy makers, students, academics, and anyone who wants to learn more. All transport modes (road, rail, maritime and aviation) are considered. For anyone waking up to the complex challenge of fatigue management, this handbook is a must.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Section 1|70 pages
Fatigue science and transportation
part Section 2|98 pages
Fatigue-related consequences in transportation
chapter 2.5|13 pages
Telling the Story
part Section 3|78 pages
Factors that Contribute to Fatigue and Sleepiness in Transportation
part Section 4|146 pages
Managing Fatigue and Promoting Alertness in Transportation
chapter 4.2|13 pages
Rules Resistance
chapter 4.3|11 pages
Work Scheduling
chapter 4.5|17 pages
Fatigue Profiling
chapter 4.10|11 pages
Aircrew Fatigue and Scheduling
part Section 5|107 pages
Transportation Fatigue Risk Management in Practice
chapter 5.1|21 pages
Tram Operations Limited
chapter 5.3|13 pages
Rail Transport
chapter 5.7|15 pages
Friend or Foe?
part Section 6|59 pages
Fatigue Risk Management of the Future