How you can get ahead and simplify your fatigue management by making the switch to an Electronic Work Diary

Fatigue is the silent killer

Fatigue is a silent killer. Research suggests that 20-30 per cent of fatal collisions involve driver fatigue, but its role is more difficult to quantify than speed or alcohol. This statistic is certainly an underestimate. Drill down into the data and the figures are startling.

Everybody from business owners and managers to employees, contractors and suppliers are part of the journey for the driver, and thus have a duty to help do what is possible to reduce the risk of fatigue-related violations that could cause serious harm.​​

The Concerns of Managing Fatigue

Managing fatigue amongst the complexities and responsibilities of a modern transport operation is challenging. While your drivers may be comfortable with the current process and the paper logbook, they can be fraught with inaccuracies and rely on an individual’s interpretation of the fatigue rules and the understanding and ability to calculate work and rest period requirements. 

If you share these concerns, check out our eBook to find out more about how an EWD can help you!

• While compliance is key, creating a safe environment for your drivers is paramount
• Too much paperwork – no digital system to help manage the workload
• Difficulty keeping track of all the fatigue rules as set out by law to which drivers must comply
• Managing audits, non-compliance and training is cumbersome
• Scheduling and rostering jobs is difficult without a realtime view into work and rest hours
• Logbook is potentially incorrect or often goes missing making the paper trail impossible