Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Shift Work Guidance
Shift Work and Fatigue Awareness (Manager)
Learn how shift work affects sleep, health, and safety, and explore strategies to manage fatigue on the job.
Duration
23 Minutes
Modules
2
Languages
English
Certificate
Instant PDF
Why This Course Matters
Protect your team’s health and safety through effective shift work management
Poorly designed shift schedules and unsuitable workplace environments can lead to fatigue, reduced performance, and long-term health problems for employees. This course, based on HSE guidance, helps managers understand their legal duties, identify risks, and implement practical measures to improve the safety and wellbeing of shift workers. You’ll learn how to design effective schedules, conduct risk assessments, and create supportive work environments to reduce the negative impacts of shift and night work.
About the Course
Delivered through two structured video modules, this e-learning course provides targeted advice for those responsible for managing shift workers. Accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices, it can be completed at your own pace. An instant PDF certificate is issued upon completion, making it easy to demonstrate compliance with HSE recommendations and legal duties.
Manage Shift Work Safely and Responsibly
Gain the knowledge to design safe shift schedules, reduce fatigue, and improve performance and wellbeing in your team.
What You’ll Learn
To make your learning experience as effective as possible, we’ve carefully structured each course into bite-sized modules. You’ll see a clear overview of every module, including its duration and the key topics it addresses, so you can easily navigate your safety training journey.
Module 1: Fatigue Awareness
⏱ Duration: 14 Minutes 51 Seconds- What fatigue is and its causes
- Symptoms and how to recognise them
- Impact of fatigue on safety, health, and productivity
- The effects of night shift work on performance
- Strategies for managing and reducing fatigue risks
Module 2: Fatigue Awareness and Management
⏱ Duration: 13 Minutes 45 Seconds- Follow legal duties for shift/night worker safety.
- Design shifts to reduce fatigue and errors.
- Provide safe, equal facilities and health checks.
- Promote health, reporting, and staff input.
Assessment and Certification
Multi-choice questionnareAfter completing each module in a course, learners will be prompted to take a short quiz to verify understanding. Upon successful completion of all modules, participants will receive a PDF certificate, ideal for training records and workplace audits.
Who Should Attend?
Designed for Every Role in the Food Industry
Operations & Site Managers
Learn how to create schedules that minimise fatigue risks.
Team Leaders & Supervisors
Support employee wellbeing and maintain safety in shift-based roles.
Health & Safety Officers
Align shift work policies with HSE guidance and legal duties.
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