Investigating Human Fatigue Factors February 25, 2009

This course will provide participants with information and guidance to evaluate the role human fatigue plays in accident causation. It will cover fatigue-related issues including sleep length, sleep disorders, circadian rhythms, work schedules, and the effects of fatigue on performance and alertness.

The course will also examine the types of information that should be collected during an investigation. Case studies and hands-on exercises will demonstrate the concepts discussed in the classroom.

Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:

Determine if fatigue played a role in an accident, and if it did, whether it was contributory or causal
Employ interview techniques and relevant questions to determine how fatigue may have contributed to an accident sequence
Use the knowledge and skills acquired in the course to build a foundation for the inclusion or exclusion of fatigue as a factor in an accident investigation

$825 for all applications and payment received no later than January 25, 2009
$907 for all applications with payment received January 26, 2009 to February 19, 2009
$957 for all applications submitted between February 20, 2009 and 12:00 pm (noon) ET on February 24, 2009
$50 processing fee will be added to tuitions for all offline applications (starting October 1, 2008)

Official Website: http://www.ntsb.gov/TC/CourseInfo/IM303_2009.htm