- Almost 40% of workers sleep less than seven hours a night.
- Workers who suffer from sleep disorders such as insomnia or sleep apnea are more likely to be involved in safety incidents at work.
- Long work hours
- Heavy workloads
- Long commutes
- Environmental conditions, such as working outdoors in hot, cold, rainy or snowy weather
- Medical problems
- Stressful interactions with co-workers or customers
- Working multiple jobs
- Getting to bed earlier
- Avoiding alcohol before bedtime
- Limiting the use of electronic devices at night
- Taking breaks during the day
- Training employees on the effects of fatigue and how to manage sleep disorders
- Spreading workloads evenly
- Encouraging frequent breaks
- Designing workplaces to make jobs less tiring
- Keeping workplaces cool, and controlling humidity
- Scheduling shifts to minimize individuals’ fatigue
- Scheduling employees to work during daytime hours where possible
- Brightening workplaces
- Providing areas for employees to take quick naps
- Making sure workers get at least two consecutive days off
- Discouraging workers from extensive use of electronic devices at night
- Monitoring employees for signs of fatigue.
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