Many organizations split crews into two, 12 hour shifts during winter operations and some run as many as 16 hours or remain on duty until the event is over. Operator fatigue is almost a certainty and drowsiness behind the wheel can lead to an increased risk of crashes, loss of productivity and a potential subjection of liability for local governments.This session explores ways to lessen the effects of fatigue for your snow plow operators and give real world considerations to factors that may assist in that effort. This presentation is partially based on the Clear Roads Pooled Fund Project titled "Environmental Factors Causing Fatigue in Equipment Operators during Winter Operations." Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. 

Learning Objectives: 

– Explain fatigue and the effects on snow plow operators.

 – Explore factors that cause fatigue. 

– Establish practical ideas for managers and operators for fatigue management.

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Paul Albritton

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