Work Hours, Rostering and FAID® Analysis
 

Integrated Safety Support can support your operations by providing analysis of risk associated with 24/7 operations and other forms of extended working hours. We have extensive experience in the audit and analysis of rostering systems in order to manage fatigue-related risk. A core element of this is the FAID® model.

What is FAID®?

FAID® is a model that can be used to estimate work-related fatigue based on hours of work.

What does this mean in an operational setting?

FAID® can be used to predict whether rest periods between shifts/duties provide adequate opportunities for sleep.
Put simply, the higher the FAID® score = less sleep opportunity = higher fatigue

How Does FAID® Work?

FAID® Calculates Fatigue scores based on the following factors:

• Length of each work or rest period
• Time of day at which the work or rest occurred
• Prior (seven-day) work history of the individual
• Biological limitations of sleep and recovery

FAID® Strengths

FAID® has several strengths/advantages over other fatigue models:

• Semi-objective measure 
• Well validated
• At least as accurate as any other product
• Quick and easy to use

• Indicates areas in rosters where further investigation may be required

FAID® Limitations

There are limitations to the FAID® model. No model can account for factors such as:

• Individual variation in sleep and fatigue
• Excessive commute times (> 1h)
• Workload
• Use of break periods
• Effects of time on task and task rotation
• Workplace environment
• Assumption that Rest Opportunity is used for Recovery Sleep

For more information on FAID®, or to order a copy, please email info@integratedsafety.com.au

To download the PERSONAL Version of FAID, click HERE
To download the EVALUATION version of FAID, click HERE

FAID® Pricing

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