Presentation
Alignment of Fatigue Risk Management Policies with Fatigue Outcomes in Offshore Shiftwork
SessionPoster Session 2
DescriptionOffshore oil and gas extraction workers are prone to significant occupational fatigue owing to physically and cognitively demanding work in extreme temperatures over extended periods of time. Fatigue Risk Management Systems, a data-driven approach designed to monitor, control, and manage fatigue-related risks, is typically adopted to address worker fatigue issues; however, its implementation and evaluation in offshore environments are limited. We conducted a longitudinal survey study (N=101) to investigate workers’ experiences with organizational-level and individual-level FRMS practices and self-reported fatigue levels over the course of a 21-day hitch (work period) across multiple offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Results indicated that while most workers reported their companies were implementing multiple practices, only worker empowerment to offer suggestions on how to improve fatigue management and having a journey management policy were negatively correlated with self-reported fatigue levels, contributing to effective fatigue mitigation. Some individual fatigue management strategies, such as limiting cell phone use before sleep, were negatively correlated with fatigue; whereas other individual strategies like consuming energy replacements (e.g., caffeine, snacks), were positively correlated to fatigue levels throughout the hitch. Our findings emphasize the importance of shared responsibility between organizations and workers in the reduction and mitigation of worker fatigue.
Event Type
Poster
TimeWednesday, October 15th5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
LocationRiverside East