Chapter 9

Fatigue counter measures

Abstract

Fatigue is an everyday fact of life for many of us, yet it can have major bearing on human performance and safety. There are steps the individual can take to counteract the effects of fatigue and to get better sleep.

Keywords

sleep
relaxation
lighting
bedroom environment
Human fatigue can have significant safety consequences. Society is gradually becoming aware of the importance of sleep and the many dangers caused by people who are sleep deprived. The transportation industry has a long history of addressing this risk. Other industries are beginning to realize the importance of human fatigue risk management. There are many steps organizations can and should take to address the hazards associated with ...

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