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Fitness for duty
About this topic
Introduction
Being fit for duty means being in a suitable physical, mental and emotional state for work. Long term health conditions may be identified during routine medicals, but shorter-term illnesses can also affect an individual’s ability to work safely. Similarly, being under stress can reduce an individual’s ability to meet the demands of their tasks. It is important the people undertaking safety critical duties understand how their physical and mental wellbeing can affect their performance.
Relevance to rail
Railway workers need to be in a fit state when they take up duty to ensure they can complete their tasks safely and are not a danger to themselves or others. This involves understanding what it means to be fit for duty, and the circumstances where it might be safer not to take up duty.
Approaches and models
The aviation industry uses the acronym I’M SAFE to self-assess fitness for duty:
- Illness – do you have any current or recent illnesses that could affect you?
- Medication – are you taking any medications which could impair your abilities?
- Stress – are you experiencing any unusual psychological pressure or anxiety?
- Alcohol and drugs – are you under the influence of alcohol or legal or illegal drugs?
- Fatigue – are you tired or not adequately rested?
- Eating and drinking – have you eaten before your shift and are you hydrated?
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