# FATIGUE

## Date:

## Job Name:

*Report and*  
*discuss any*  
*incidents*  
*pertaining*  
*to fatigue with*  
*your supervisor.*

## Supervisor Signature:

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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