
- Sleep loss/fatigue
- Lowered Performance
- Increased Accidents
- Stress
- Headaches
- Lack of motivation
- Educate your managers and workers about the importance of sleep
- Ensure all your workers have undergone a risk assessment test
- Ensure all employees are aware of the dangers coming to and from work due to fatigue – advise on carpools/public transport/taxis
- Ensure the site is well lit at night as workers should not be allowed to work in the dark
- Allow workers to have regular rests throughout their shift
- Ensure all workers are wearing the correct PPE i.e. Hard hats, High Visibility etc.
- Take a nap of 1-4 hours before the first night shift
- Keep your sleeping pattern regular
- Have your largest meal after your day-time sleep, before starting the night shift
- Take short breaks during your shift
- Eat balanced and regular meals
- Avoid fatty foods entirely during your shift
- Ensure you have the right PPE on
