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Impairment testing and fatigue management have begun to gain acceptance in the workplace safety and productivity arena as the connection between safety and worker performance is becoming more widely...

At one manufacturer, employees have made their daily pre-shift AlertMeter® tests a communal event, in which they proudly demonstrate to each other that they are fit for work. They are one example of...

Fatigue-related incidents aren’t always so easy to spot. In virtually every industry, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and lack of alertness have been found to contribute to accident and injury risks...

Many believe drug testing programs are the only way to prevent occupationally impaired employees from posing a safety risk. This belief has been long justified because drug testing has been a staple...

Worker Fatigue Affects Safety, Job Performance, and Morale The National Safety Council reports that fatigue contributes to 13% of workplace injuries. Given the demands of round-the-clock shift...

What is Workplace Fatigue? Workplace fatigue is one of the most common, costly, and dangerous safety risks affecting safety-sensitive industries. It is often described in terms related to sleepiness,...