| Most work related health and safety incidents are | | | | 2. Stop smoking. Some turn to cigarettes for help |
| related to stress and fatigue. And since being | | | | when they feel stressed. They say it makes them |
| efficient at work requires an alert mind and body, | | | | relax and think clearly. Nicotine, like caffeine, is also a |
| these health issues can really be a pain in the neck. | | | | stimulant but the effects on the body are not good. |
| Most people who work round the clock to finish | | | | 3. When feeling drowsy, take a shower using tepid |
| work, meet deadlines, and yearn for more dollars on | | | | water, not hot water. Of course if you are in the |
| their pay check can end up feeling tired and drowsy | | | | office and cannot take a shower, simply splash your |
| at work. But because of all problems related to the | | | | face with cold water. |
| credit crunch, a little extra money is what many are | | | | 4. Eat regular meals. Not just eat, but eat healthy |
| after even if it means health is sometimes | | | | meals. Do not skip on your lunch just so you can |
| jeopardized. | | | | finish what you are doing. If you eat healthy foods, |
| If you are one of the many who are working on a | | | | you will feel better and even energized. Keep an |
| hectic schedule, there are some things you can do to | | | | apple or a berry with you to munch on during your |
| help yourself. You can avoid fatigue by just following | | | | break. |
| these simple steps: | | | | 5. Make sure that your work area is well lit. Working |
| 1. Avoid too much intake of caffeine. Caffeine in | | | | on a dark area will strain your eyes and leaves you |
| coffee is a stimulant but when it wears off, you | | | | feeling tired and drowsy at work. |
| would feel more fatigued and tired than before. | | | | |