Fatigue

 

Fatigue is a general term used to describe the feeling of being tired, drained or exhausted and may be due to mental, physical or emotional reasons. Fatigue can be the result of a variety of causes, acting either in combination, and can be work or non-work related.

 

Appropriate risk assessments should be undertaken and systems implemented to minimize the risk of fatigue. EnviroPoles staff and sub-contractors should ensure wherever possible their activities outside working hours do not inhibit their ability to carry out their duties without risk to their own or other staff safety.