Fatigue and Impairment
US & Canada General Construction
Why it matters
Fatigue impairs like alcohol: 17 hours awake roughly equals a 0.05 blood alcohol level.
Key points
- Watch for microsleeps, drifting attention, and shortcut-taking in yourself and others.
- Impairment includes legal substances: cannabis, prescription meds, and last night's alcohol.
- If you are not fit for work, say so - the alternative is someone getting hurt.
- Hydration and real breaks fight fatigue better than energy drinks.
- Speak up if a coworker seems off - it is protection, not snitching.
Discussion
No names: what shift patterns or site conditions are wearing this crew down?
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