Fatigue Prevention (OSHA)

What is Fatigue Prevention (OSHA)?

Fatigue is a serious safety concern across all industries, especially in workplaces where employees operate vehicles, machinery, or perform safety-sensitive tasks. This Fatigue Prevention Training Online course provides OSHA-compliant guidance to help workers understand how fatigue develops, how it impairs performance, and what steps can be taken to reduce fatigue-related risks. Through clear instruction on prevention strategies, treatment methods, and the creation of a Fatigue Risk Management Plan (FRMP), the training equips participants to recognize early warning signs, apply effective control measures, and support safer, more alert workplace operations.

Course Overview

Fatigue is a major contributor to workplace incidents, especially in safety-sensitive environments. This OSHA-compliant Fatigue Prevention training course helps workers understand how fatigue develops, how it affects performance, and the steps required to reduce fatigue-related risks. The program covers essential principles of prevention and treatment as well as how to build a Fatigue Risk Management Plan (FRMP).

The course includes intermittent practice quizzes to reinforce learning and prepare participants for the final written exam. Employers also receive a practical evaluation checklist to support OSHA requirements for onsite competency verification. While learners are expected to be familiar with all applicable regional standards, this course aligns with OSHA’s General Duty Clause 5(a)(1) and helps organizations strengthen their fatigue-related safety practices.

By the end of this course, participants will be better equipped to recognize signs of fatigue, apply prevention strategies, and support safer workplace operations.

TOPIC OVERVIEW

Fatigue management plays a critical role in reducing workplace errors and preventing injuries. Understanding the physiological causes of fatigue, how it affects decision-making, and how to identify early warning signs allows workers and supervisors to take proactive safety measures. A structured fatigue risk management plan also helps employers create safer, healthier, and more productive work environments.

COURSE TOPICS

General Knowledge

Understand the factors that contribute to fatigue
Recognize physical and cognitive signs of fatigue
Identify how fatigue impacts workplace performance

Prevention & Treatment

Apply practical strategies to reduce fatigue
Explore treatment and recovery methods
Learn how to maintain alertness throughout a shift

Fatigue Risk Management Plan (FRMP)

Understand the purpose and structure of an FRMP
Learn how to develop and implement fatigue management systems
Apply organizational and worker-level controls to reduce fatigue risks

COURSE DURATION

This online training course takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. Participants can start, pause, and resume the training at their convenience.

PASS MARK

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the final exam. Learners may repeat the exam as needed until a passing grade is achieved.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

A digital certificate of completion will be available for download and printing once the course is successfully completed.