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 Fatigue by the numbers  Are you getting sleepy?  What causes fatigue?  Do you have a sleep disorder?  How to minimize fatigue 2

3  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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5 Number of Accidents by Time of Day

6 Physical signs:  Eyes close or lose focus  Trouble keeping head up  Frequent yawning  Back hurts

7 Mental/emotional signs:  Wandering, disconnected thoughts  Memory lapses  Other drivers catch you off guard  Irritability, restlessness, impatience

8 Behavioral signs:  Failure to check mirrors  Erratic shifting, braking  Drifting out of lane  Unnecessary speed variations  Tailgating

9 What Causes Fatigue?  Emotional issues  Physical issues  Concentrating hard  Environment  Not enough sleep

10  Eyes open  Brain in sleep mode  Cumulative effect

11  Trouble falling/staying asleep  Kicking, thrashing  Sore, stiff muscles when you wake  Snoring, gasping

12  Waking up tired  Experiencing daytime sleepiness  Falling asleep at inappropriate times

13  Develop a pre-sleep routine  Prepare the room  Get enough sleep  Be careful with sleep aids

14  Avoid alcohol  Nap strategically  Consider caffeine

15  100K crashes/year  Get 7-8 hours’ sleep  Sleep debt is cumulative  Your safety is your responsibility

16  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?

17  NIOSH driver fatigue brochure NIOSH driver fatigue brochure  Four tips for a safe drive in English and SpanishEnglish Spanish  National Sleep Foundation National Sleep Foundation

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