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How to Manage Shift Worker Fatigue Without Coming Off Shift

The biggest complaints about shift work can almost always be traced back to disrupted sleep patterns. While it can be nice to have extra days off due to working longer shifts (and the pay is often better to work those shifts), the pros don’t always outweigh the cons. In addition to issues with fatigue, shift…

How Glucose Impacts Safety on the Job

Numerous factors affect the severity and length of worker fatigue. These can include anything from shift work and lack of exercise to light, temperature and sleep debt. An often overlooked factor in fatigue is the potentially significant impact that metabolism and glucose levels can have on how tired people are.  Metabolism Metabolism provides energy to…

Holiday Fatigue is a Thing—What You Need to Know for Safety

Many people emerge from the holiday season tired rather than rested. Their days off were filled with early mornings and late nights—contributing to exhaustion and disturbing their circadian rhythms (body clocks)—in addition to last-minute rushing and regular holiday stress. And that’s not taking into account common pre-holiday activities and preparations, which often include weeks of…

Trucker Stereotypes That Are Increasing Crash Risk

Truck drivers are much more likely than workers in other industries to be unhealthy and fatigued. There are an estimated 250,000 crashes involving truck drivers each year and a number of trucking incidents are caused or exacerbated by the health of truck operators. Identifying and addressing health factors that potentially increase the risk of trucking…

How Technology Can Help Your Workforce With Fatigue

In high-hazard industries like construction or utilities, worker fatigue can easily result in serious injuries and deaths. But it’s important to note that all workplaces are affected by fatigue, which can lower productivity and increase injury rates in any line of work. Some industries try to handle the problem of fatigue by ensuring their workers…