Energy Safety Canada is developing Fit for Duty: A Program Development Guideline. This guideline provides direction for developing an effective fit for duty program that ensures workers have the capacity to safely conduct work.
The guideline goes hand in hand with the Fit for Duty Life Saving Rule.
Fit for Duty is defined as:
A condition in which an employee's physical, physiological and psychological state enables them to continuously perform assigned tasks safely.
This umbrella approach includes:
Develop or strengthen a fit for duty program
Understand the factors that influence a worker’s ability to perform work safely
Apply a structured approach to managing worker readiness
Align workplace practices with the Fit for Duty Life Saving Rule
This guideline is intended for organizations responsible for ensuring workers are fit to safely perform assigned tasks.
It may be useful for:
Employers and company leaders
Health and safety professionals
Supervisors and managers
Anyone involved in developing or overseeing fit for duty programs
