8Site climatic conditions, fatigue and hydration#

8.1Climatic conditions#

Where heat or high humidity are likely to be factors at the site, the traffic controller should take care to ensure adequate hydration, and that cooling packs are prepared in advance of the shift. The traffic controller should have adequate fluids and refreshments on hand at the site. It is suggested that the garments worn during hot days should allow maximum air flow, be of light weight and be able to accommodate a cooling pack harness if needed.

Traffic controllers should also have appropriate garments on hand at the site to accommodate changing environmental conditions (such as rain occurring) during the course of the shift.

8.2Fatigue, hydration#

Traffic controllers are only authorised to perform traffic control duties if they continue to meet the physical and medical pre-requisites for accreditation, and are not fatigued.

The traffic controller must not attempt to perform traffic control duties while suffering fatigue associated with heat exhaustion.