Fatigue risk ratings explained

The task risk ratings that are fixed are:

• Low
• Moderate
• High

These relate to the task that is being performed. For example:

a pilot is in command of takeoff or landing - high

a pilot is in the office doing photocopying - low

Aviation industry fatigue risks

Factors to be considered when defining the task risk for a flight:

• Night / Day
• IFR / VFR
• Metro / Country
• Passenger / Freight

The shifts can be split up further into:

1. Takeoff
2. Cruise
3. Landing
4. Stand-by

Transport industry fatigue risks

Factors to be considered when defining the task risk for a trip:

• Night / Day
• Route taken
• Type of cargo

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