Fatigue Management in the Northern Territory
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Frequently asked questions
Review and audit
1. How do I review my fatigue management system?
The document ‘Fatigue management … A guide’ may be used to conduct a review of your fatigue management system.
2. How often will I be audited?
In the short term audits will only be undertaken on a random basis or a reactive basis i.e. on request or after a complaint or accident.
3. What recognition of a successful audit will I receive?
When a full audit is undertaken a report will be issued to management. This report will acknowledge the good parts of the system and also identify any deficiencies.
4. What if my fatigue management system doesn’t meet all the requirements at the time of audit?
This will be reflected in the report and it will be expected that management will rectify any deficiencies. NT WorkSafe will follow up on any audits as required.
5. What will happen if my fatigue management system ‘fails’ an audit?
Where there are major problems with complying with the audit NT WorkSafe will work through with the operator to determine appropriate outcomes. It is hoped that most issues will be satisfactorily dealt with using this process of conciliation failing that the normal enforcement procedures will apply:
- Improvement Notices (7 days to fix)
- Prohibition Notices (stop work until fixed)
- Legal proceedings (with possible fines of $125,000 for companies and $25,000 for individuals)