Reducing the Risks of Driver Fatigue
28 November 2023 Webinar
Fatigue affects all businesses – especially those who have workers who drive, full time or part time. Fatigue is considered a form of impairment because it affects driver functionality and decision-making in ways similar to alcohol and drugs. Poor reaction times, risk taking, missing important cues, or even falling asleep at the wheel – the consequences could be fatal.
In this Reducing the Risks of Driver Fatigue webinar , international consultant and speaker on fatigue management and workplace stress, Susan Sawatzky, will share her expert views on:
- How fatigue impacts driver safety and health
- The science behind fatigue
- The ways organizations can manage fatigue
- Things drivers can do to better manage fatigue
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