Safety Culture in the News

Safety Culture in the News

Fatigue Management in Australia truck fleets

Operators say AFM makes them safer and more productive

A SURVEY of close to 40 heavy vehicle operators using Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) has found they had fewer fatigue-related incidents, an improved safety culture and higher productivity.

NHVR Principal Safety Assurance Advisor Andreas Blahous said that the NHVR study followed calls for the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) to allow for increased flexibility when effective fatigue management systems are in place.

“The study demonstrates the significant benefits of AFM and a more flexible fatigue management framework for both safety and productivity,” Mr Blahous said.