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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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…
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.…
For machine operators it pays to know the enemy: fatigue
For people who drive or operate machines for a living, fatigue is the enemy. It puts operators and those around…
In mines, (and Vegas!) alertness matters
Picture the scene. You’re tired, distracted and unable to concentrate. It’s been a while since you’ve slept well. You know…