Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 8:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Transit services should be first and foremost safe. Fatigue is a significant root cause of vehicle accidents, near misses, customer complaints about rudeness, and can be a contributor to onboard assaults when a person is in a state of acute or chronic fatigue. Fitness for Duty should drive all legal, policy and daily operating decisions by the agency and fatigue critically affects an employee’s ability to perceive and react quickly and appropriately. Agencies must have in place appropriate policies and procedures for identifying and preventing issues related to fatigue. Transit agencies must determine that frontline employees (bus and van operators, mechanics, dispatchers) are fit for duty, physically, emotionally, and mentally for their difficult and potentially dangerous jobs.
A discussion on the legal, and policy positions each agency should have in place and what steps they can and should take when an employee is found to be either in a state of acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) fatigue.
Additionally attendees will receive information on the operational issues and agency responsibilities concerning front-line employees with fatigue. This will include the important role of dispatchers and supervisors in identifying fatigue and steps they should take.
Also, a discussion will take place to better understand how fatigue affects the physical and mental capabilities of employees and how to improve sleep habits to reduce the likelihood of fatigue related accidents and incidents. Attendees will learn how fitness for duty, as it relates to fatigue, should drive all legal, policy and daily operation decisions of the agency.
Presented by: Jill Nagy, Summers Nagy Law Office & Michael Noel, Noel Training & Consulting
Cost:
- PPTA Members: $49
- Out of State: $99
PPTA cancellation policy applies.
Lodging: Rooms are available at the Hilton Harrisburg for a discounted rate of $179 per night plus taxes and fees.
Overnight self-parking in the Hilton's attached garage is available for an additional $15 per day, per vehicle. Day parking is $7 for up to 10 hours. Guests staying the night will have their parking added to their room reservation and they’ll receive a ticket from the front desk when checking in. Day guests can get their tickets validated at the gift shop or the front desk (gift shop is highly recommend as it’s usually not as busy as the front desk).
Check in is 4pm and checkout is 11am. Early check-in/late check-out is a request, though not guaranteed. Please call the front desk or call reservations to see the availability and options. Additional fees may apply.
Rooms need to be reserved by Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 in order to receive the group rate.
Make your reservations here:
PPTA Reservation Link
Attire: Casual. Because it can be a challenge to keep the meeting room at a temperature that accommodates everyone, we recommend bringing a sweater or jacket to stay comfortable.
Available Seats: 50
