Fatigue is an undeniable factor in the workplace, and it doesn’t just affect you or your team’s work performance levels.
Fatigue takes a toll on every aspect of life while at work, including the commute. The consequences of fatigue related errors, injuries and accidents can be catastrophic.
Reducing or removing the amount of fatigue you and your workplace may be experiencing is achievable and can save lives.
The Fatigue Management for the Workplace program provides companies with essential information about how fatigue can present, how it can affect individuals, and what active measures everyone can implement to minimise or even remove risk factors.
Delivery Format
This 90-minute program is delivered on-site.
A minimum of ten participants is required per delivery.
To talk to us about pricing and delivering a group Fatigue Management for the Workplace program, contact MiTraining today.
Course Content
Delivered by a qualified health care professional, the Fatigue Management for the Workplace program allows participants to gain a real understanding of the types of fatigue you and your team can experience and how adopting work and lifestyle changes can make a difference.
Participants will learn:
- What fatigue is
- Safe commute strategies
- Sleep techniques and habits
- The effects of stimulants including alcohol, caffeine and energy drinks
- The power of exercise
- The right foods to fuel on
- Shopping for energy
- Healthy lifestyle choices
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Fatigue Management for the Workplace program, participants will be able to:
- Identify signs, symptoms and causes of fatigue
- Understand and implement correct commute practices
- Manage sleep cycles, sleep apnoea and protocols for quality sleep
- Identify and seek assistance for underlying medical conditions
- Understand stimulants and monitor intakes
- Comprehend the importance of exercise and how to prioritise physical health
- Grasp healthy eating habits
- Shop for fatigue fighting foods, recognise food labels and food claims
- Recognise and develop healthy habits at work and at home
To express your interest in the Fatigue Management for the Workplace program and to explore delivery options, contact MiTraining today.
Meet Our Instructor
Tammy Howell is the primary instructor for this program. Tammy has a wealth of experience in health education. Her career journey began as an Intensive Care Nurse, working within Cardiac Cath lab Unit before she transitioned into building a business focused on health education over the past 17 years.
Throughout Australia, Tammy has worked with a diverse range of groups, including mine workers, engineers, council members, electricians, trades apprentices, corporate professionals, oncology patients, farmers, schools, and local communities. She has spoken on a wide array of topics, from general health and mental wellbeing to fatigue, fitness, and nutrition, helping countless individuals improve their lifestyles and overall wellbeing.
Fatigue Management in the Workplace FAQs
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What Exactly is Workplace Fatigue Management Training?
It’s more than just talking about being "tired." Our Workplace Fatigue Management for the Workplace program provides a structured approach to identifying, assessing risks, and mitigating the dangers of fatigue as a professional.
It covers the science of sleep, the impact of shift work, and how to build a workplace culture where safety comes before "pushing through."
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Is Fatigue Really a Major Safety Risk in Australian Workplaces?
Undoubtedly. In Australia, fatigue is a significant factor in workplace incidents, particularly in high-risk industries like transport, construction, and mining.
However, it’s just as relevant in office environments where burnout and cognitive errors can lead to costly mistakes.
Under Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws, employers have a legal duty to manage the risks of fatigue just as they would any other physical hazard.
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What do Participants Learn in Fatigue Management for the Workplace?
We move beyond the theory to give your staff actionable tools they can use immediately.
Key takeaways include:
- Recognising the red flags: Identifying the subtle physical and mental signs of fatigue in themselves and others
- The biology of sleep: Understanding circadian rhythms and how to manage sleep debt
- Smart scheduling: Tips for managing shift rotations and demanding workloads
- Reporting culture: How to foster an environment where staff feel safe to report when they are too fatigued to work
- Healthy lifestyle choices: The right foods to fuel on, shopping for energy, healthy habits at work and at home
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How Does Fatigue Management Link to Mental Health?
They are closely related. Chronic fatigue is often a precursor to or a symptom of poor mental health and burnout.
By addressing and minimising fatigue, you are proactively supporting your team's psychological wellbeing. A well-rested team is a resilient, focused, and mentally healthy team.
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Is This Course Suitable for Both Managers and Frontline Staff?
Yes. The core principles of fatigue management are universal, and managers and staff will both benefit from attending to learn how to identify, risks-assess, and mitigate fatigue in the workplace.
Our instructor is a qualified health professional who provides information and protocols that apply to anyone in the workplace.
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How Long Does the Training Take?
The Fatigue Management for the Workplace program is delivered as a 90-minute course on-site.
To talk to us about pricing and delivering a group Fatigue Management for the Workplace program, contact MiTraining today.
