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A Letter from the Director

Summertime Joy and Combating Fatigue

It’s been a while since I have uttered the words, “I am bored.” In this fast-paced and multi-tasking society, it seems we operate with little downtime during most of our waking hours. Hence, my joy at planning my summer vacation, as I long for unstructured time with family and friends and perhaps a little boredom.

Fatigue in the workplace is recognized by the National Safety Council as a growing problem. Research estimates that 13% of workplace injuries can be attributed to fatigue, and 43% of Americans admit they may be too tired to function safely at work. Take a look at a few of the resources below and identify methods you and your employees can use to address workplace fatigue. 

• Fatigue Safety Topics Page
• 5-Minute Safety Talk: Sleep Better, Work Better (English / Spanish)
• OSHA Webpage: Long Work Hours, Extended or Irregular Shifts, and Worker Fatigue

Cheers to your needed summer vacation downtime, and to reduced workplace fatigue when you return,