Annex 1: FMP Assessment Worksheets

FMP Assessment Guidelines and Scoring Worksheet

Note: C denotes a ‘core’ component, which must be included in all FMPs.

Education and Training Score Observed
C 1 Sleep Hygiene 3  
  2 Diet Health & Lifestyle 1  
C 3 Body Clock 3  
  4 Definitions of Fatigue & Alertness 1  
C 5 Sleep Disorders 3  
  6 Stress Management 1  
C 7 Sleep & Performance 3  
  8 Various Sleep Schedules 1  
  9 Countermeasures 1  
  10 Individual and Age Differences 1  
    Sub-Total 18  

 

Scheduling Practices Score Observed
C 1 The total length of the work shift is not greater than 12 hours. 3  
  2 Recognition of the potential for fatigue when working between the hours of 0000 and 0600. 1  
  3 Recovery periods permit opportunities to obtain rest when obtaining less than six hours of continuous sleep in a 24-hour period. 1  
C 4 Off-duty times permit reasonable recuperative times. 3  
C 5 Work time is limited to 64 hours in a seven-day period. 3  
  6 Recovery periods permit two consecutive nights of sleep. 1  
  7 Twenty-minute break periods are scheduled approximately every four hours. 1  
C 8 To the extent possible, work schedules that are highly predictable are offered. 2  
  9 Opportunities for napping exist. 1  
C 10 When periods of wakefulness exceed 19 continuous hours sufficient opportunity for sleep is provided. 3  
    Sub-Total 19  

 

 

Dealing with Emergencies Score Observed
C 1 Definition of emergency situations 4  
C 2 Provision of specialized considerations for extra duty 4  
    Sub-Total 8  

 

 

Alertness Strategies Score Observed
C 1 FMP should include a list of recommended and approved alertness strategies. 5  
  2 Technological aids (alerters) 1  
  3 Napping strategies 1  
  4 Breaks 1  
  5 Checklists to stay alert. 1  
  6 Other communication strategies as needed. 1  
  7 Appropriate use of exercise 1  
  8 Use of light, sound, and temperature. 1  
    Sub-Total 12  

 

 

Rest Environments Score Observed
C 1 Standard policy for review of facilities 2  
  2 Certification of lodging 1  
  3 Sleep aids 1  
C 4 Light reduction 2  
C 5 Sound reduction techniques 2  
C 6 Temperature controls 2  
  7 Exercise facilities 1  
  8 Eating facilities 1  
C 9 Wake up policies - do not disturb 2  
  10 Location or proximity to tracks or switching operations 1  
    Sub-Total 15  

 

 

Implementation Policies Score Observed
C 1 General principles 5  
C 2 General Plan 5  
  3 Local Plan 1  
  4 Risk Assessment 1  
C 5 Commitment to FMP Rule 3  
    Sub-Total 15  

 

 

Evaluation of FMPs and Crew Management Effectiveness Score Observed
C 1 Specification of fatigue metrics 2  
C 2 Specification of data gathering methods 2  
C 3 Systematic review of crew scheduling data 2  
C 4 Accident analysis 2  
C 5 Opportunity for consultation (e.g. Employee representatives; health and safety committees) 2  
  6 Systematic review of plan measurement data 1  
  7 Use of bio behavioural models (e.g. FAST, FAID) 1  
  8 Utilization of expert review of the FMP 1  
    Sub-Total 13  
         
    Overall Score 100