The cost of sleeplessness to your business

At the end of 2016 a report from RAND Europe shone a light on the cost of sleeplessness across 5 major OECD countries. In this article we explore the results, why...

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5 top interventions to tackle sleep deprivation and fatigue in staff

Sleep deprivation and fatigue is an under-estimated cost to organisations. In this article we explore the top 5 interventions you can introduce to help your staff...

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How to tackle driver fatigue

“It is estimated that fatigue is a factor in 20% of accidents on UK roads however, when the public is asked to name their top five road risks,  it barely gets a mention...”

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Workers urged to maintain sleep patterns in Christmas party season

“A leading expert has urged workers to maintain good sleep patterns during the festive season, as new research highlights the impact Christmas parties can have on...”

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How the construction industry is recognising and tackling fatigue

Marcus de Guingand from Third Pillar of Health, looks at managing fatigue in the workplace. He explores some of the common findings in respect of fatigue in construction...

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Is fatigue the greatest threat to UK policing?

“At first glance the threat of fatigue to policing may seem like an extraordinary assertion. Surely UK policing (and other police forces around the world) have much bigger issues...”

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How does sleep impact health and productivity?

In the run up to Safety & Health Expo 2018, SHPmeets sleep expert Marcus de Guingand, Managing Director at Third Pillar of Health Ltd,  provider of fatigue management...

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Fatigue in the workplace: Why a good night’s sleep makes for a safer work environment.

“Legend has it that Margaret Thatcher used to run the country on just four hours sleep a night. The oft-quoted rumour helped define an era of the 1980s when sleep...”

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Should companies incorporate sleep in the their health and wellbeing programmes?

“So why does this matter? It is not my intention to go in to depth on this but numerous studies have shown that sleep deprivation can have an immediate adverse effect on our...”

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Should police be allowed to take a power nap while ON DUTY? Officers could be allowed to rest during night shifts to help maintain alertness 

“Police should be allowed to catch 40 winks while on duty – and given special 'sleep pods' where they can nod off, say experts. Work time 'sleep breaks' could help reduce...”

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The wide awake club

Fatigue risk management is a familiar concept for most safety practitioners, especially those in the manufacturing, energy and transport industries. Though it is undeniable that fatigue can cause accidents and ill health...

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Sleeping on the job

Sleep is undoubtedly a “hot topic” at the moment. The reason? Too many of us simply aren’t achieving sufficient, good-quality sleep on a regular basis. The decline in...

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