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Fatigue by the numbers
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Are you getting sleepy?
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What causes fatigue?
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Do you have a sleep disorder?
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How to minimize fatigue
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 100,000 crashes/year*
 Factor in 41% of heavy-truck
accidents**
 Causes 31% of truck driver
fatalities**
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
**AAA
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Number of Accidents by Time of Day
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Physical signs:
 Eyes close or lose focus
 Trouble keeping head up
 Frequent yawning
 Back hurts
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Mental/emotional signs:
 Wandering, disconnected thoughts
 Memory lapses
 Other drivers catch you off guard
 Irritability, restlessness, impatience
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Behavioral signs:
 Failure to check mirrors
 Erratic shifting, braking
 Drifting out of lane
 Unnecessary speed variations
 Tailgating
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What Causes Fatigue?
 Emotional issues
 Physical issues
 Concentrating hard
 Environment
 Not enough sleep
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 Eyes open
 Brain in sleep mode
 Cumulative effect
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 Trouble falling/staying asleep
 Kicking, thrashing
 Sore, stiff muscles when you wake
 Snoring, gasping
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 Waking up tired
 Experiencing daytime sleepiness
 Falling asleep at inappropriate times
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 Develop a pre-sleep routine
 Prepare the room
 Get enough sleep
 Be careful with sleep aids
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 Avoid alcohol
 Nap strategically
 Consider caffeine
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 100K crashes/year
 Get 7-8 hours’ sleep
 Sleep debt is cumulative
 Your safety is your responsibility
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 Have you ever been involved in an
accident because you or the other driver
were fatigued?
 How do you manage your fatigue?
 What is the company’s policy on rest
breaks?
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 NIOSH driver fatigue brochure
 Four tips for a safe drive in English and
Spanish
 National Sleep Foundation
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