A picture is worth a thousand words. The infographic below provided by CCOHS helps you think of every word in that statement. It’s great to have resources from organizations that work to improve health and safety of employees.
If you have wondered what fatigue is, the infographic can help. It is the state of feeling very tired, weary or sleepy resulting from insufficient sleep, prolonged mental or physical work, shift work, or extended periods of stress or anxiety.
Now that you know what fatigue is, have you wondered what an employer could do to reduce risk of an accident caused by fatigue? One of the suggestions listed below include educating employees on the importance of getting enough rest.
Fatigue is a concern for all employers in the trucking industry. A significant number of fatalities occur on the road each year, and of these, according to a report prepared by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, nearly 20% occur due to fatigue.
Be sure drivers are prepared for dealing with fatigue.
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