Fatigue Management

Fatigue Management – 6 Ways Sleeplessness Affects Your Employee’s Day: A Glimpse Inside the Fatigued Brain,

PREDICTIVE SAFETY, July 27, 2023

What’s a four-letter word that’s more contagious than the common flu? If you see it, you get it. If you hear it, you get it. Even just reading about it, most people will get it.

If you guessed yawn, you’re right! As contagious as they may be, yawns typically aren’t a cause for concern unless they’re happening in the middle of an important (boring) business meeting and send tears rolling down your face.

What is a cause for concern is whether or not you’re getting enough sleep! And if you find yourself yawning your way through your day, you may be part of the ⅓ of Americans who get less than 7 hours of sleep a night. According to the CDC, this ⅓ of Americans are at greater risk of developing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and frequent mental distress.

Of course, these are more the long-term effects of sleep deprivation. For now, let’s just focus on the immediate consequences of sleep deprivation on your brain and cognitive function. Click here to read the full article on the important topic.