What is Basic Fatigue Management Accreditation (BFM)?
Basic Fatigue Management Management (BFM) is an NHVAS accreditation scheme which allows drivers of the accredited company or individual to operate a heavy vehicle at a maximum of 14 hours in a 24 period, increasing from the standard 12 hours.
Benefits of Fatigue Management Accreditation (BFM)
Safety Management System (SMS)
Having BFM will ensure you are meeting your CoR obligations by ensuring your drivers fatigue is being effectively managed to a set of industry standards.
Increase driver flexibility ……………….
BFM allows for more flexibiltiy in drivers work and rest hours compared to standard hours, giving Operators more options for deliveries and to help ensure drivers don’t run out of hours
Better trained drivers …………………….
With drivers needing to undertake approved risk management training, BFM drivers are equiped with critical information to effectively manage the risk of fatigue whilst operating a heavy vehicle.
What can I expect from Mass Management?
Mass Management provides operators with everything that’s needed to operate fully compliant under Basic Fatigue Management Accreditation (BFM) and support you through the process from the inital consult to being accredited by the NHVR as well as the ongoing audit process.
Our Team of industry experts who have a combined experience of over 50 years within the heavy vehicle regulation space, will work with you every step of the way to make sure you are compliant with all of the relevant rules and regulations, and are on hand to provide you with the most up to date information, to help you be across any changes and updates that may come about.
We take the worry and stress out of dealing with the NHVR.
