The unhealthy relationship between sugar and sleep
Sleep is essential for operator alertness. Drowsy equipment operators create unsafe mining sites, as they increase the likelihood of serious…
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Spotlight on the Zero Harm initiative in South Africa
Serious injuries and fatalities remain a problem for open pit mining companies. South Africa, home to several major mining operations,…
Understanding the causes of workplace fatigue
When you think of workplace fatigue, you might consider the total cost to the company of lost productivity. But there…
The real cost of distracted driving
Each year, thousands of deaths and countless injuries are caused by distracted drivers in the U.S. alone. It’s thought that…
Operator alert: How diet and sleep affect energy
Most of us know that the amount and quality of sleep you get is the primary determiner of daytime wakefulness.…