457Definitions for Ch 8

457 Definitions for Ch 8

457 Definitions for Ch 8

In this Chapter—

AFM fatigue management system, for an operator of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle, means the operator’s management system for ensuring compliance with the AFM standards and business rules, including by—

(a) recording the name, current driver licence number and contact details of each driver who is currently operating under the operator’s AFM accreditation; and

(b) ensuring each of the drivers is in a fit state—

(i) to safely perform required duties; and

(ii) to meet any specified medical requirements; and

(c) ensuring each of the drivers—

(i) has been inducted into the system; and

(ii) has been informed of the AFM hours applying under the operator’s AFM accreditation; and

(d) ensuring anyone employed in the operator’s business, who has responsibilities relating to scheduling or managing the fatigue of the drivers—

(i) has been inducted into the system; and

(ii) has been informed of the AFM hours applying under the operator’s AFM accreditation.

AFM standards and business rules means the standards and business rules for advanced fatigue management approved by the responsible Ministers.

Note—

A copy of the AFM standards and business rules is published on the Regulator’s website.

approved, by the responsible Ministers, means approved by the responsible Ministers under section 654.

approved auditor means an auditor of a class approved by the responsible Ministers.

Note—

Details of the approved classes are published on the Regulator’s website.

BFM fatigue management system, for an operator of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle, means the operator’s management system for ensuring compliance with the BFM standards and business rules, including by—

(a) recording the name, current driver licence number and contact details of each driver who is currently operating under the operator’s BFM accreditation; and

(b) ensuring each of the drivers is in a fit state—

(i) to safely perform required duties; and