Bethesda, MD — About three-quarters of U.S. adults say burnout among health care professionals is a concern and fear that it compromises their own safety and the level of care they receive, according to the results of a recent Harris Poll survey commissioned by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Researchers surveyed more than 2,000 …
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Safety 2019: Worker Fatigue, Incident Prevention and Well Being
Have you ever been so exhausted that it hurts? Fatigue, which is a common issue among overworked Americans, is the root cause of an overwhelming number of preventable workplace injuries. Phil La Duke, safety consultant and author, educated Safety 2019 attendees about what they can do to make workers aware about how lifestyle changes can …
New research: As little as 16 minutes less sleep can harm work concentration
Poor sleep may lead to bad decision-making and distracting thoughts at work, according to a recent study by the Work, Family and Health Network. About 40% of U.S. workers report insomnia symptoms, which can impair middle-aged workers’ daily functioning in multiple ways, including less concentration and the potential for more mistakes while on the job. …
Are You Sick and Tired of Working Too Hard?
Although some boastful types might suggest they give 110% on the job all day every day, we all know that’s just not possible. Nobody is capable of performing at peak efficiency at all hours of the day, and yet too often the expectations of senior management are that every employee—and especially those whose performance is …
7 Halloween Monsters and Ghoulish Safety Precautions
In the spirit of the season, we decided to take the time to map out our favorite 7 Halloween monsters and ghoulish safety precautions they represent. Freddy Kreuger = Workplace Fatigue 1…2… Freddy’s coming for you….Trying to stay awake when you are tired or feeling exhausted can be hard to control. Workplace fatigue is dangerous and …
Survey: Who sleeps at work, where and how much
A recent survey shows which workers are more likely to sleep while on the job, including four safety-sensitive industries. Amerisleep polled 1,001 people about sleeping at work. Here’s the breakdown for four safety-sensitive industries: construction: 68.2% manufacturing: 52.6% transportation and warehousing: 52.6%, and medical and health care: 52.1%. For comparison, the top industry was technology …
Nurses: Are the Caregivers Taking Care of Themselves?
A recent study of 120 Midwest nurses has found that the majority had poor health habits, which many of them attributed to high stress levels. “The Impact of Perceived Stress and Coping Adequacy on the Health of Nurses: A Pilot Investigation,” published in the online journal Nursing Research and Practice, found that nurses with high …
Is Fatigue a Hidden But Deadly Workplace Epidemic?
If you’re tired at work, you’re not alone. Some 43 percent of Americans say they do not get enough sleep to mitigate critical risks that can jeopardize safety at work and on the roads, including the ability to think clearly, make informed decisions and be productive. According to a new National Safety Council survey-based report, …
Workplace Fatigue Infographic: Sleep Deficiency and Fatigue
Workplace fatigue is caused by a lack of sleep, and adequate sleep is an absolute necessity for everyone. Without enough sleep, it can affect you drastically both physically and mentally- often affecting every area of your life. People who don’t get enough sleep can actually be a danger to other people, particularly at work in …