In a recent study published in the journal PNAS Nexus, researchers explored using multimodal wearable sensors combined with machine learning to measure real-time fatigue among manufacturing workers.

One single employee experiencing daily fatigue can cost an employer $3500 a year in lost productivity, absenteeism and increased healthcare. For 1000 employees that adds up to $3.5 million... for ...

A study from the National Safety Council found that 13% of workplace injuries are attributed to fatigue. And 43% of American workers say they sometimes are too tired to function safely at their job.

Worker fatigue in safety-critical industries like manufacturing increases the risk of accidents and injuries while decreasing overall performance. The interdisciplinary engineering team developed a ...

The Joint Commission yesterday issued a sentinel event alert highlighting the link between healthcare worker fatigue from long hours and adverse events. The alert summarizes a number of studies on ...

TeleTracking, in partnership with The Joint Commission, will present the second webinar in a three-part series on the dangers of worker fatigue. The second, 60-minute installment, ‘Worker Fatigue: ...

Fatigue is one of the most underrecognized hazards across a range of industries, but it has significant implications for safety and productivity. Effectively managing it is not just about combating ...

The Joint Commission has issued a new Sentinel Event Alert (pdf) urging organizations to pay greater attention to preventing healthcare worker fatigue. 1. Assess your organization for fatigue-related ...

Why it matters in the waste industry. By Clay Layne As we have previously talked about, Waste is headed in the wrong direction as it correlates to safety.

Workplace incidents cost U.S. companies $50.87 billion annually, making preventative safety programs a valuable risk ...

The Joint Commission has issued a new Sentinel Event Alert (pdf) urging organizations to pay greater attention to preventing healthcare worker fatigue. The Joint Commission reported in 2007 that ...