Implementing a Fatigue Risk Management Program in Chilean Transport: A Multifactorial and Participatory Case Study

Fatigue poses a major safety risk in the transport sector, especially in Latin America where long working hours and inadequate recovery are common. This case study describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a Fatigue Risk Management Program (FMP) in a Chilean transportation company. The intervention combined organizational and individual-level strategies—such as shift redesign, driver rest areas, fatigue-reporting protocols, and leadership training—within a participatory framework. Quantitative and qualitative assessments showed improvements in alertness, sleep quality, and recovery, alongside enhanced driver confidence in fatigue reporting. The findings demonstrate the feasibility and value of a systems-based and culturally sensitive approach to fatigue management in Latin American contexts.