Could fatigue be costing the organisation money?

The simple answer is YES! Fatigue affects both individual and team performance. Tired, lethargic and unmotivated employees will reduce morale and may produce an undesirable workplace culture. Left unrecognised, customer service standards will fall, productivity will decrease and the risk of costly mistakes and accidents will rise. 

How do I recognise fatigue?

Different people will have a range of differing experiences however the most common symptoms include mood changes, poor communication, slower reaction times, carelessness and in extreme cases falling asleep.

How could I become fatigued?

There are a number of factors that may lead to fatigue. The most common causes include working long hours, working through the night or having an extremely early start time, untreated sleep disorders, the workplace environment and family/social pressures. 

How can I increase the awareness of fatigue at my organisation?

The first step is to call Alert Fatigue Management to come and assess your workplace, determine your organisational needs and help you implement an action plan that will raise fatigue awareness. This can be achieved through training workshops, workbooks and promotional materials.

How can I personally manage fatigue more effectively?

Striving for a better lifestyle might be easier said than done. Alert Fatigue Management will help you take the steps necessary to improve all aspects of your lifestyle in order to stay alert.

Small Steps = Long Term Change

How can we get our workers to ‘buy in’ to fatigue training?

Some employees fear loosing particular rosters lines which may create resistance to fatigue training. We do not change roster. Rather, we educate and encourage employees to better manage fatigue by taking control of their own health and safety.

What does fatigue training include?

Fatigue training will teach people how to obtain good quality sleep, maximize energy levels and manage stress more effectively. Stress is one of the most common causes of insomnia which in turn is likely to result in sleep debt and fatigue. Participants will discuss the influence that drugs and alcohol can have on fatigue and how to make better lifestyle choices to significantly reduce the impact of fatigue.  

Can I die from fatigue?

If you remain fatigued for extended periods it can become extremely dangerous if not fatal. Fatigue can increase your risk of illness such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease. The more fatigued, the greater your risk of making errors and having accidents. Extreme fatigue will lead to micro-sleeps and falling asleep for a split second can potentially cause death.