We’ve all experienced that afternoon slump when our eyelids feel heavy, and our focus drifts. But in the workplace, fatigue is more than just an inconvenience; it’s a safety hazard. Fatigue, a state of decreased physical and mental performance, can lead to impaired judgment, slowed reaction time, and increased errors. The consequences can be severe, …
Before OSHA was indoctrinated in the 1970’s, workplace injuries and illnesses were the norm. Large industrial companies were taking advantage of their employees and had virtually no concern for their safety, which made them seem almost dispensable. Finally the U.S. government realized how unethical it was to disregard employee safety, and workplace injuries and illnesses …
