Working Hours
Those who manage, or schedule the work of
others and also those who self-schedule, need to be aware of the
risks of long working hours and fatigue. Most BBC staff
decide for themselves how long they work although there are some
whose work is scheduled for them.
Schedules are usually designed within specific
parameters. Schedules which fall outside the parameters need
approval from a member of management senior to, and not directly
associated with, those preparing the schedule. No-one is
obliged to work excessive hours.
Staff who may have to work long hours without
direct supervision, must be trained to recognise the signs of
fatigue and take appropriate measures to reduce the risks.
Key Points
- Schedules should be designed within the scheduling guidelines.
- Work patterns and organisation should address fatigue.
- If working with young people there are specific requirements which need to be addressed.
- There are particular groups for whom working hours must be monitored, see the Scheduling Guidelines on the HR Online site.
Night workers
A worker who regularly works nights is entitled to a health assessment through Occupational Health before starting to work nights and at regular intervals while they are working nights.
Night workers and their managers must read the Guide to BBC Night Work Health Assessments – What You Need to Know available on the myRisks Night Working page.
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