Re: Fatigue Rostering

[robson <robson@cia.com.au>]

An article on driver fatigue appeared in The Daily Telegraph on October 10, 2000 titled "Road
checks on weary drivers". The text can be found at
http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,1291367%255E421,00.html

It makes reference to a computerised test for fatigue which involves manipulating a ball and
socket to place a square over a moving dot on a computer screen. A score of over 80 means the
person tested is fatigued to the point where their performance is similar to having a blood
alcohol content of .05. It goes on to say that the test is used by the National Rail to test a
person's fitness for work.

What happens if the person fails the test? Are they treated in the same way as if they are
under the influence of alcohol? If, as has been claimed in this thread that the fatique
rostering is actually making things worse, can the employer be held to account for not
following the sleep research guidelines?