The Easy Guide to Fatigue

For optimal recovery from daily stress and physical demands, it is recommended that adults sleep for approximately seven hours each night. Failure to get enough sleep can result in reduced alertness, negatively impacting judgment, reaction time, skill level, and safety. This Easy Guide to Fatigue course will examine the factors that cause fatigue and steps workers can take to help prevent it, contributing to a healthier and safer workplace. Once the course is completed, you will have learnt the the various factors that can contribute to fatigue, the signs of fatigue and the importance of the body clock around managing fatigue. This course is one part of our 47 part “The Easy Guide to” series.