# Weekly Safety Meeting For The Construction Industry

| Safety Meeting Outlines | 1601 Las Plumas Ave., San Jose, CA 95133-1613 (408)347-3400 | Vol.16 | No.23 | Week of 06-10-19 |
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| Company Name Therma Job Name Date |  |  |  |  |
| Fatigue |  |  |  |  |
| Many people ignore or simply do not recognize the symptoms of fatigue. Fatigue is the result of the body being physically or mentally exhausted; in extreme cases, it can lead to significant reduction of a person's physical and mental abilities. It is one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace and at home. |  |  |  |  |
| Fatigue is a decreased capacity or complete inability of a person to function normally because of excessive stimulation or prolonged exertion. Many factors may affect the level of fatigue a person may experience such as long work hours and interrupted or low quality sleep. When these factors are combined, the level of fatigue increases. Some factors include: |  |  |  |  |
| · Sleep quality and duration · Individual demographics such as age, physical condition and health
· Diet and nutrition habits · Periods of high stress
· Change of diet · Harsh working conditions
· Work tasks |  |  |  |  |
| Individuals suffering from fatigue may not realize they are experiencing symptoms until it is too late; therefore it is important to be on the lookout for signs of fatigue in the people around us. Some of the signs and symptoms of fatigue include: |  |  |  |  |
| · Instability while walking · Decreased reaction time
· Drooping eyes · Short attention span
· Reduced memory · Increased risk tolerance (such as omitting tasks)
· Irritability |  |  |  |  |
| Some symptoms can be identified by the individual experiencing fatigue. Listed below are a few self-diagnosing symptoms of fatigue.
· Headaches · Back, neck and muscle pain
· Moodiness · Trouble thinking
· Heavy eyelids, troubling focusing · Difficulty waking up |  |  |  |  |
| Because fatigue is a serious issue and can lead to accidents and injuries, it is important to know how to combat fatigue.
· Get at least six to eight uninterrupted hours of sleep before starting a work shift
· Take scheduled work breaks
· Replenish resources such as proteins and sugars for muscles and fats and minerals for the brain and nerves |  |  |  |  |
| SAFETY REMINDER | Report and discuss any incidents pertaining to fatigue with your supervisor. |  |  |  |
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**Supervisor's Signature**

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