Say this
- The occupier must provide enough suitable lighting wherever people work or walk (WSH (General Provisions) Regulations). If a work area, stair or walkway is dark, stop and tell me.
- Check the lights before you start. Point lights so they do not dazzle drivers or crane operators.
- Wear your high-visibility vest all shift. Drivers see you much later at night.
- Your body is at its lowest between 2am and 6am. WSH Council advises keeping critical work out of that window where possible (WSH Council fatigue guidelines).
- Take your rest breaks. A short nap of 20 to 30 minutes helps. Give yourself time to wake up properly before safety-critical work.
- Watch your buddy. Heavy eyelids, slow answers and missed steps are warning signs.
- If you feel too tired to work safely, say so. We will move you to other work.
Ask the crew
- What do you do if your work area is not lit well enough?
- When are you most likely to feel tired on a night shift?
- How long should a power nap be?
- What signs show that a workmate is too tired?
Show them
- The lighting towers and portable lights, and who to call if one fails.
- Dark spots we found on last night's walk round.
- The rest area for night shift breaks.
Sign-off
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
Sources
- Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations (copy hosted by NUS), Ministry of Manpower (via NUS).
- WSH Guidelines on Fatigue Management, WSH Council.
- WSH Guidelines: Workplace Traffic Safety Management, WSH Council.
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
