National Safety Challenge: Workplace Fatigue

Fatigue is more than just “tired”; it’s your body’s response to inadequate sleep, mental or physical stressors, or a lack of recovery time, among other causes. Fatigue can manifest in a variety of ways including cognitive impairment, decreased reaction speeds, or muscular weakness. Impacts from fatigue are most often seen in occupations that require long hours, rotating shifts, and routine physical exertion, including: first responders, law enforcement officers, healthcare providers, and constru...