The aviation industry provides one of the safest modes of transportation in the world. Nevertheless, a safety-critical
industry must actively manage hazards with the potential to impact safety. Fatigue is now acknowledged as a hazard that
predictably degrades various types of human performance, and can contribute to aviation accidents or incidents. Fatigue is
inevitable in a 24 / 7 industry because the human brain and body function optimally with unrestricted sleep at night.
Therefore, as fatigue cannot be eliminated, it must be managed.
| Edition : | 2nd |
| Number of Pages : | 182 |
| Published : | 01/01/2016 |