In the previous blog, we described the ways that a lack of sleep can affect your safety in the workplace. Fatigue is a serious concern when you have to be sharp for work every day, and not just to do your job, but to keep yourself and others safe while doing your job. We determined…
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Fatigue is a major concern for safety in the workplace because it causes people to become distracted during their work day. In fact, fatigue can cost a company thousands of dollars per employee every year due to productivity losses and mistakes. Fatigue is mostly caused by simply a lack of sleep. Not getting an adequate amount of sleep every…
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Working shift work or long hours can be tiring for both the body and the brain. We’ve all heard the recent saying, “Sitting is the new smoking…” But exercising even just a little bit everyday can not only boost your physical abilities but your mental abilities as well. Regular exercise has been shown to: Reduce…
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Shift workers often have unpredictable, ever-changing work schedules. The amount of consecutive work days, length of shifts, work required during shifts and whether they are on days or nights are all variables that change and rearrange. When you’re on an irregular schedule, it is hard to maintain regular beneficial habits such as exercising, getting adequate…
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