FATIGUE

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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
• Diet and nutrition habits
• Change of diet
• Individual demographics such as age, physical condition and health
• Periods of high stress
• Harsh working conditions

Harsh working conditions to fatigue with

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
• Drooping eyes
• Reduced memory
• Decreased reaction time
• Short attention span
• Increased risk tolerance (such as omitting tasks)

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
• 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

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