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Fatigue Issue 13: Tips for better sleep
over 2 years agoFatigue Issue 13: Tips for Better SleepMaking sure you get enough sleep will increase your energy levels and make you more productive. It can boost your immune system and help you regulate your moodYou can’t make yourself fall asleep, but you can put things in place to give yourself the best chance.During the day you can prepare for a good night’s sleep by: Spending ti...
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Fatigue Issue 12: The links between Stress and Fatigue
over 2 years agoFatigue Issue 12: The links between Stress and FatigueStress and fatigue are very closely linked. Suggestions from the NHS to manage stress are:Set yourself goals Setting yourself goals and challenges, whether at work or outside, can help you switch off from the high pressures of daily life and build your confidence. “By continuing to learn, you become more emotionally r...
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Fatigue Issue 11: Dehydration
almost 3 years agoFatigue Issue 11 - Dehydration What is dehydration? Dehydration happens when your body is losing more fluids than you take in. The amount of water each person needs will be heavily influenced by their level of physical activity, overall health and the environment; when it’s hot it’s important to drink more fluids. Because of this there’s not one set amount of water you ...
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Fatigue Issue 10: Night Working
almost 3 years agoFatigue Issue 10 - Night WorkingShift work can mean long hours, which can make us more fatigued. But working at night or at odd hours also affects our body clock and it’s harder to sleep when it’s daytime. Thankfully, good habits can help you manage your sleep and keep you alert on duty.Preparing for night duty: The night before the shift, stay up later than normal to try...
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Fatigue Issue 9: Fatigue and the Effects on Work
almost 3 years agoFatigue Issue 9 - Fatigue and the effects on workResearch reveals that, although the effects are different for different people, when a person is sleep deprived and/or fatigued, performance is affected and errors are more likely, which can increase a worker’s hazard exposure. In particular, studies report the effects that can be reduced include: decision making abilityabi...
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Fatigue Issue 8: Network Rail Fatigue Standard
about 3 years agoFatigue Issue 8 - Network Rail Fatigue StandardIn December 2019, Network Railpublished a new standard on Fatigue, it requires compliance by October 2022, which is less than 12 months away now. At Ganymede we have been working towards the implementation of the new standard, making sure our staff and systems are ready for a smooth transition. We have plenty more activities p...
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Fatigue Issue 7: Work-Life Balance
about 3 years agoFatigue – Work-Life BalanceIt’s important to consider the hours we work, a lack of work-life balance can take its toll in many ways; PhysicallyEmotionally, and financially. Not only could it cause a break down in family relationships, it could also impede your work performance.The Office of Rail and Road recommends 8 hrs of sleep and an hour either side for preparing fo...
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Fatigue Issue 6: The Danger of Driving While Tired
about 3 years agoFatigue – The Danger of Driving While TiredMost people don’t see it as a big issue and do it without a second thought and yet driving while tired is a serious problem that results in thousands of motoring accidents every single year. According to the Department of Transport's THINK!campaign, nearly a fifth of accidents on major roads are sleep related. Crashes caused by ...
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Fatigue Issue 5: The Importance of Exercise
over 3 years agoThe Importance of ExerciseAround one in four people suffer from general fatigue not associated with a serious medical condition. When a person is fatigued, the last thing they want to do is exercise. But new research shows that regular, low-intensity exercise may help boost energy levels in people suffering from fatigue.Why exercise helps fatigue isn’t clear, but recent s...
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Fatigue Issue 4: Eat for Alertness
over 3 years agoEat for Alertness Cravings, hunger, and overeating result from skipping meals or not eating on a schedule. This kind of eating leads to peaks and lows in your energy levels.Take the time to stop for breaks and do your best to eat your meals and snacks at the same time every day or night.Besides eating regularly, you should try to eat foods that release energy slowly, choo...
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