1. F A T I G U E Increased Safety Risk T JULY 2019 Fatigue can lead to:
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JULY 2019 F A T I G U E
Approximately 13% of work injuries could be attributed to sleep problems.
Source: Injury Facts ® T
HINGS YOU CAN DO…
Get better Sleep
Your Bedroom should be designed for sleep in mind.
Leave habits that keep you awake out of the bedroom.
Try to go to sleep and wake up around the same times.
Avoid phones, TVs, and staring at devices.
Accept No Substitutes for Good Sleep
Coffee or energy drinks cannot replace critical hours of sleep.
Making up for sleep on a different day does not fix the problem.
Stick with it
Once you find a good sleep plan don’t stop – keep with it.
Increased Safety Risk
Fatigue can lead to:
IMPAIRED THINKING
Fatigue can cause decreases in attention, memory, concentration, and other critical factors.
Ignoring symptoms will only worsen your fatigue and increase safety risks for yourself and your coworkers.
NODDING OFF
Falling asleep unintentionally, even for only a few seconds, can put you at serious risk and is a sign that you may be extremely fatigued.