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Fatigue in Ag Pilots: Importance and Countermeasures
Fatigue in Ag Pilots: Importance and Countermeasures
Welcome to this CEU on Fatigue In Ag Pilots – Importance and Countermeasures. The purpose of this module is to address fatigue of aerial applicators. While successfully accomplishing all crop protection activities, aerial applicators are exposed to the problem of fatigue and its potentially devastating consequences. Go ahead and get started!
Learning Objectives:
The following is a list of the key points to be discussed within this course.
- Understand the importance of fatigue as a critical safety issue.
- Explain the symptoms of fatigue among ag pilots.
- Explain the correlation between sleep deprivation and fatigue.
- Scale the influence of sleep deprivation on overall performance (in hours).
- Explain the most noticeable fatigue-related “failures.”
- Explain the natural circadian rhythm and its importance.
- Explain the importance of subjective fatigue.
- Explain the most effective fatigue countermeasures.
- Explain the importance of napping as a fatigue countermeasure.
- Explain how alcohol and caffeine influence fatigue.
- Explain the importance of the circadian low windows.
- Explain “sleep inertia.”
- Explain what alertness strategies you can apply in a cockpit.
- Explain the most useful fatigue mitigation and restful sleep tips.
Texas Course Approval
| Course | Course Number | CEUs |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue in Ag Pilots: Importance and Countermeasures | 950380 | 1 CEU in HSF (Human Safety Factors |
Welcome
Welcome to this CEU on Fatigue in Ag Pilots. My name is Tyler Pettis, director of training at Online Pest Control Courses. As you make your way through the course, be sure to take notes on each section, as there will be a comprehensive exam at the end. Good Luck!
Tyler Pettis – Director of Training
CEU Pricing: $15.00 Each
Agriculture License Requirements
Private Applicator – 15 CEUs
- 2 credits in laws and regulations and 2 credits in integrated pest management (IPM).
10 hours may be earned with our approved Internet courses.
Agricultural Commercial/Noncommercial Applicators – 5 CEUs
- 1 credit each from 2 of the following categories: laws and regulations, integrated pest management or drift minimization.
- CEUs may be earned with approved Internet or correspondence courses every other year.
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