[... I filed a report and the response was that the 'computer said this is not a fatiguing duty'?[/QUOTE]
Mr Onion, what you have been told obviously shouldn't have been said because:
- A computer cannot actually know how you feel (does it know if the neighbour's dog barked all night and kept you awake?)
- According to CASA's FRMS Handbook, using the computer fatigue monitoring tool to tell people they are not fatigued is a no no. It is only there for a NO-GO decision, not for a "you are OK to go" decision.
Your path of action:
Your organisation must either have a FRMS SAG or have a standing order of FRMS within the existing SAG (Safety Action Group). You can raise your issue (and the inappropriateness of the company response) through your crew representatives in the SAG.
Alternatively or additionally, you can respond to fatigue and safety reports and notify them that you are not satisfied with the outcome due to reasons XYZ etc.
I hope that helps.
Look up the FRMS Handbook, its online.
Bortman