OHS Awareness NSW Taxi Operators - NSW Taxi Industry
OHS Awareness NSW Taxi Operators - NSW Taxi Industry
OHS Awareness NSW Taxi Operators - NSW Taxi Industry
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Managing Fatigue<br />
As a <strong>Taxi</strong> Driver you will be driving for long periods of time on your shifts. <strong>Taxi</strong> driving can<br />
be very tiring and it is important that you prevent becoming fatigued while driving.<br />
Fatigue or over tiredness can be dangerous or even deadly for a <strong>Taxi</strong> Driver! You may fall<br />
asleep at the wheel. You may simply lose concentration.<br />
Fatigue is one of the most common contributing factors to motor accidents.<br />
Some tips for avoiding fatigue are:<br />
take regular amounts of sleep—don't drive all night and then stay up all day!<br />
if you feel fatigued stop and take a break<br />
take regular breaks before you get fatigued<br />
don't drive if you're taking medications that specifically prohibit driving—read the<br />
labels carefully<br />
take exercise to help you get fitter—you're less likely to get fatigued.<br />
Fatigue symptoms<br />
Watch out for fatigue symptoms:<br />
restlessness<br />
boredom<br />
lazy steering<br />
aches and pains<br />
sore or tired eyes<br />
and take action before there is danger of an accident caused by fatigue.<br />
<strong>OHS</strong> <strong>Awareness</strong> for <strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Taxi</strong> <strong>Operators</strong>: Information Guide<br />
<strong>NSW</strong> <strong>Taxi</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> Association Page 57
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