MODULO 3 - Monitor Compliance with Legislative Requirements

A "microsleep" is?

• a useful short-term technique for combating fatigue

• a few seconds' sleep which is potentially dangerous

• a nice way to quickly catch up on lack of sleep

• an irrelevant short sleep period

The Reference explains the 5-step system for Fatigue Management. Implementing such a system should take:

• 2 months

• no fixed time - it is a continuous process

• 3 months

• 4 months

There are various factors that can make Masters particularly susceptible to fatigue. Which of those listed is not valid reason?

• They are not allotted sufficient rest hours in the schedule

• They tend not to delegate responsibilities to other officers

• Their overall responsibility for the ship's safety increases their stress levels

• They have to deal with so many officials

The best way to minimize disruption to the body clock is y using:

• seratonin tablets

• a high protein diet

• light management techniques

• a diet without fats

To aid rapid development of alertness requires a light level in the region of:

• 100 lumens

• 500 lumens

• 750 lumens

• 1000 lumens

What is the legal requirements for minimum rest of hours in any 24 hour period?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

Which of the factors listed is not likely to contribute to fatigue in the Engine room?

• Noise

• Hypotermia

• Vibration

• Dehydration

What percentage of your body heat can be lost through your head and neck in cold weather

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

• 50%

The most substantial meal of the following day should be eaten:

• as breakfast

• in the middle of the day

• four hours before going to sleep

• Any time of the day as long as its sufficient

Reports indicate that Fatigue Management systems in Australia and the US have cut trucking accidents by:

• less than 50%

• more than 50%

• about 80%

• about 30%