| Document ID (ISN) | 63326 |
| CIS number |
94-1959 |
| Year |
1994 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Docks Information Sheet No.4
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Fatigue in dock work |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Mar. 1993. 2p. |
| Abstract |
This data sheet provides guidance on factors to be considered when assessing health and safety risks due to both mental and physical fatigue with particular reference to dockwork. These include: the need for concentration, length of the working day, intervals between working days, shift work, night work. The need for rest days at appropriate intervals is emphasized. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dock work; United Kingdom; hazard evaluation; fatigue; harbours |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
shift work; data sheet; comment on law; work time schedules |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Water transportation
Risk evaluation
Fatigue
|
