Serious about Safety
Toolbox Talk #7: Fatigue (TT-07 Rev 0)
Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy that
does not go away when you rest. People may feel fatigued –
in body or mind (physical fatigue or psychological fatigue).
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Here are a few tips to avoid being fatigued:
Get enough sleep. Typically adults need about eight
hours of sleep each night. Some people try to get by
on fewer hours of sleep. Too much sleep (more than
11 hours at a time) can also make you feel fatigued
and lead to daytime drowsiness.
Eat well: 5 vegies and 2 fruit each day.
Low kilojoule or carbohydrate diets or high energy
foods that are nutritionally poor don’t provide the
body with enough fuel or nutrients to function at its
best. Quick fix foods, such as chocolate bars or
caffeine drinks only offer a temporary energy boost
that quickly wears off and worsens fatigue.
Eat well to avoid feeling tired all day.
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Exercise regularly. Physical activity improves
fitness, health and wellbeing, reduces stress, boosts
energy levels and also helps you sleep better.
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Don’t burnout. Striving too hard in one area of life
while neglecting everything else causes burnout.
Workaholics put all their energies into their career,
which puts their family life, social life and personal
interests out of balance. Schedule a holiday and
take some time out for you every now and then.
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WHERE TO GET HELP
Speak to your doctor if you are frequently tired or
fatigued to see what the cause may be and how
you can feel refreshed again every day.
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