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Shift Fatigue Self-Check

An 8-item self-reflection tool. Not a clinical assessment. Use it as a private check-in and decide whether to talk to your supervisor, your Federation rep, or your force welfare team.

  1. 1. Hours of sleep in the last 24 hours (5=8+ hours, 1=under 4)

    3/5

  2. 2. Consecutive night shifts worked (5=0, 1=4+)

    3/5

  3. 3. Energy level right now (5=alert, 1=drained)

    3/5

  4. 4. Cognitive sharpness — decision-making confidence (5=high, 1=foggy)

    3/5

  5. 5. Mood (5=stable, 1=irritable or low)

    3/5

  6. 6. Hydration today (5=adequate, 1=poor)

    3/5

  7. 7. Caffeine reliance to function (5=none, 1=multiple drinks)

    3/5

  8. 8. Recovery time since last rest day (5=several days, 1=zero)

    3/5

Score: 24 / 40 — Moderate fatigue

  • Protect a single 60–90 minute decompression window before sleep.
  • Avoid stimulant top-ups within 6 hours of intended sleep.
  • Tell a trusted colleague how you are feeling.

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This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical assessment. Scores are not saved anywhere — they exist only in your browser tab. Close the tab and they are gone.

BlueLineHub is independent and unofficial. This tool is for general guidance only — not legal advice, medical advice, or operational command advice. Verify any calculation, recommendation, or checklist against your force policy, College of Policing APP, Police Regulations, PFEW guidance, and your Federation representative.