In addition, it will instruct safety officers in signs and symptoms of fatigue, criteria for making safety related decisions, and the administration of a fatigue screening test. The presentation covers basic sleep physiology, effects of sleep loss, sleep requirements, and the relationship between sleepiness and accidents. Several methods to prevent fatigue-related accidents are discussed along with methods to assist shift workers obtain better sleep. No previous first-aid training is required. The course stresses prevention, improvisation, recognition, and treatment of disorders common in an outdoor setting.
Instruction involves illustrated lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises.
Upon successful completion a certificate of hours based training is awarded.