Fatigue
Fatigue is more than feeling tired and drowsy. In a work context, fatigue is a state of mental and/or physical exhaustion which reduces a person’s ability to perform work safely and effectively.
Unfortunately workplace fatigue is a growing and persistent problem in all industries and sectors, contributing to increased work incidents, injuries, absenteeism, presenteeism and reducing the employee’s ability to function properly and productively at work.
Recent Australian research conducted by the Sleep Health Foundation reveal very concerning Fatigue statistics with in Australia
- 17% of Australians have missed work due to poor sleep, costing $370m . (Stat from CBHS health)
- Worker Fatigue costs Australia over $5 billion in lost productivity and causes 10,000 serious workplace injuries. (Stats from Goulson Legal website)
Common signs of fatigue include:
- inability to concentrate
- slow reflexes/ reduced hand-eye coordination
- impaired decision-making and judgement
- blurry vision
- chronic tiredness or sleepiness
- low motivation.
- moodiness, such as irritability
- headaches/dizziness
- poor memory
It is no wonder that fatigue can increase the likelihood of accidents and injuries.
Common control measures used to manage fatigue in the workplace have included options such as:
- work scheduling
- shift work and rosters
- reviewing job demands
- considering environmental conditions
- implementing a workplace fatigue policy
But none of these controls can determine IF someone comes to work already fatigued.
That is why you need AlertMeter®
