What are the three work and rest hours options?
• Standard hours; • Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) hours; • Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) hours. What is the Standard Hours option? The Standard Hours option is aimed at regular scheduled operations with a lower fatigue risk. This option will suit most businesses. It sets prescribed limits on work and rest. See the Standard Hours fact sheet for more details. How many hours can be worked under the Standard Hours option? Standard Hours allow a maximum of 12 hours work time in any period of 24 hours with no more than 144 hours of work time in 14 days. What is Basic Fatigue Management (BFM)? BFM gives accredited operators a greater say in when drivers can work and rest, providing the risks of working long and night hours are managed. Accreditation is required under the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) and operators must comply with six standards. See the BFM fact sheet for more details. How many hours can I work under BFM hours? BFM allows a maximum of 14 hours work
