Pull-out
Safety
Poster
Fatigue
is
the
state
of
feeling
very
tired,
weary
or
sleepy
and
it
results
from
insufficient
sleep,
prolonged
mental
or
physical
work
or
extended
periods
of
stress
or
anxiety.
Sleeping
for
less
than
five
hours
before
work
or
being
awake
for
more
than
16
hours
significantly
increases
risks.
FIGHTING
FATIGUE
HOW
FATIGUE
AFFECTS
PERFORMANCE
•
Slowed
reactions
•
Failure
to
respond
to
stimuli
•
Incorrect
actions
(physical
or
mental)
•
Flawed
logic
and
judgment
•
Inability
to
concentrate
PHYSICAL
SIGNS
OF
FATIGUE
•
Tiredness
•
Blurred
vision
•
Micro
sleeps
(blank
stare,
head
snapping,
prolonged
eye
closure)
•
Irritability
•
Depression
WHAT
TO
DO
WHEN
YOU
ARE
FATIGUED
•
If
you
are
on
the
job,
you
may
need
to
do
a
less
risky
task
or
have
a
rest
•
Take
a
20
minute
nap
•
Take
a
walk
in
fresh
air
•
Have
a
snack
•
Stay
hydrated
!
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