FMP Template

Template guide to implement a fatigue management program according to the recommendations of the North American Fatigue Management Program (NAFMP). To learn more about each component of the template, take Module 2, 3 and 7 on the eLearning Platform for free.

A copy of the completed FMP Template will be forwarded to the email address entered after submission.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Terms of Reference

Include purpose, responsibility, members, line of command, tasks, frequency of meetings and reports

Policy

Include scope, policy statement, responsibilities of management and drivers and who authorizes it

Ongoing Communication and Partnerships

Include top management, building trust, developing accountability, recognition policies, supporting FMP also with supply chain partners such as shippers, receivers and brokers

Education Components

Include fatigue characteristics, sleep hygiene, positive relationships, mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, drugs, fatigue susceptibility, OSA

Training Components

Include objective signs of fatigue and strategies: general, at home, on-the-road, night driving, dealing with shift/time zones, & team driving

Operation

Identify if FMP applies to entire organization or specific operations

Predictive Controls

Select from previous experience, evidence based scheduling, biomathematical models, etc.

Proactive Controls

Select from self-reported fatigue risks, driver, dispatch, and manager fatigue questionnaires, fatigue-related driver performance reviews, review of fatigue-related CMV driving literature, and analysis of planned schedules and time worked versus actual schedules and time worked

Reactive Controls

Include fatigue reports, crashes, near-crashes, and violations

Risk Assessment

Develop matrix for likelihood, severity, and tolerability

Measures and Countermeasures

Include scheduling tools/practices, cooperation with shippers/receivers, protocols for napping/resting, sleep disorder prevention, screening and treatment, fatigue management technologies, etc.

FRMS Evaluation

Have realistic expectations and include both process and outcome measures

Introduction

Consider employees' needs, communication methods and hold kick-off meeting

Education and Training

For all relevant personnel, include knowledge and skills, role responsibilities, fatigue controls and mitigation strategies

FMP Evaluation

Review FMP after changes in operations, staffing, scheduling, tasks, technologies and equipment or when hazards not reduced or eliminated