ADRENAL

SYMPTOMS &
FATIGUE
Fatigue is the state of feeling very tired, weary or sleepy resulting from insufficient sleep, proloned mental or physical

CAUSES
work, shift work, or extend periods of stress or anxiety.

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Staying awake for 24 hours straight
Boring or repetitive affects the human body almost
task can intensify exactly like a blood alcohol level
of .10&, which exceeds Canadas’s
.10
feelings of fatigue.
legal limit for drivers. %

Impacts of
DECRfatigue tendency for risk-taking
decision making ability forgetfulness

EASE
ability to do complex errors in judgement
planning sick time and
communication skills absenteeism
productivity / performance medical cost
attention and vigilance accident rates

INCRE
ability to handle job stress

D
reaction time
memory/ ability to recall
details

Fatigue is regarded as having an impact on

work performance. Most accients occur
ASED
when people are more likely to want sleep- midnight-6am
between midnight and 6am, and between 1- 1-3pm
3pm.

One shift worker in five dozens off

during a shift.

increase
loss of
d

SIGNS
appetit
vulnerab
e
ility to
illness

sleepin depress
ess ion

giddine digesti
irritabil
ss ve
ity
proble
ms

Night, evening, rotating and irregulars

shifts are associated with in increased risk
of occupation injury due to worker
fatigue, less supervision and reduced co-
worker support.

Fatigue is
increased by…
dim limited high high noise high task over long,
lighting visual temperatur comfort long repetitive
acuity es periods of and
time monotonou

Tips for
s
tasks

workers
EAT a healthy diet that promotes longer-lasting
energy. Complex carbohydrates (starch) are
preferable to simple carbohydrates (sugar).
Avoid fatty foods and junk food.
ADOPT a steady exercise routine that includes
cardiovascular, muscle strengthening and
flexibility workouts.

TRY to get at least 7.5 – 8.5 hours of sleep per

night.

STAY positive. Make a conscious effort not to

be overwhelmed by negative circumstances.

AVOID driving if you are tired, especially in

inclement weather where vision is impaired.

AVOID excessive noise.

Advise for
employers
ENSURE the work environment does not
promote fatigue. Try to avoid dim lighting,
toasty temperatures, and excessive noise.
VARY job task to eliminate repetition or long
periods of boring, monotonous work.
INCOPORATE and encourage taking breaks.

TRAIN workers on the importance of getting

enough rest and how to achieve work-life
balance.
INTRODUCE shorter shifts, and rotate shifts in
the direction of the sun (morning, afternoon,
night, in that order).