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| Wake Up and Be Safe! |
| Don’t let drowsiness cause accidents |
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| Sleep experts say many people don’t get enough sleep. Statistics show that as many as 40 percent of Americans say that they’ve been sleepy enough during the day that it interferes with their daily activities. And that can have a negative impact on safety. |
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| To counteract drowsiness on the job or at home and prevent accidents: |
- Take a minibreak and do some stretching exercises right at your workstation.
- Go to the restroom and splash cold water on your face.
- Take a walk during your rest break to help refresh and wake you up.
- Drink a caffeinated beverage.
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| Avoid tasks that require sharp physical or mental skills when you’re very tired. For example, operating machinery, driving a vehicle or handling hazardous materials could be dangerous if you’re not fully alert. |
- Be honest and don’t put yourself or others at risk.
- Switch to a less risky task, if possible, until you feel more awake.
- Talk with your supervisor if you’re concerned about your abilities—or someone else’s. Also talk to your supervisor if you’re taking a medication that makes you feel drowsy and could put you or a co-worker at risk.
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| There’s a direct connection between fatigue and accidents. So keep alert! |
