{"id":44710,"date":"2018-03-15T08:34:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T12:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupeagf.com\/en\/the-network\/uncategorized\/connecting-healthy-sleep-and-workplace-safety"},"modified":"2024-05-07T15:30:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T19:30:27","slug":"connecting-healthy-sleep-and-workplace-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groupeagf.com\/en\/the-network\/health-and-safety\/connecting-healthy-sleep-and-workplace-safety","title":{"rendered":"Connecting Healthy Sleep and Workplace Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Source: Manulife<\/p>\n

Often overlooked, and a key contributor to organization and individual success, is sleep.<\/p>\n

A 2015 report from the National Sleep Foundation identified that most adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep each night to function at their best during the day, and to keep their body and mind in optimal shape.1<\/p>\n

Employees getting the right amount of sleep may improve their attention, behaviour, memory, and overall mental and physical health. On the contrary, lack of sleep has been linked with a range of negative health, social and performance outcomes. For shift and night workers, drivers, and people who work extended hours, those on call, or those having rotating shift schedules, the risk of a fatigue-related incident increases.<\/p>\n

Potential effects to workplace safety:<\/h3>\n

1. Decreased alertness and attention.<\/p>\n

2. Decreased reaction time.<\/p>\n

3. Decreased cognitive functioning (Concentration, memory, logical reasoning)<\/p>\n

Effects of lack of sleep on the workplace:<\/h3>\n

•  Impeded communication skills<\/p>\n

•  Reduced decision-making ability<\/p>\n

•  Decreased memory function<\/p>\n

•  Increased errors in judgment<\/p>\n

•  Absenteeism, turnover, and medically related costs<\/p>\n

Steps to maintain healthy sleep habits<\/h3>\n

• Avoid going to bed on a full – or empty – stomach<\/p>\n

• Avoid sleeping in, even on weekends<\/p>\n

• Create a relaxing evening ritual<\/p>\n

• Exercise<\/p>\n

• Go to bed when you’re truly tired<\/p>\n

• Keep your bedroom quiet, cool, and dark<\/p>\n

• Limit your napping<\/p>\n

• Remove electronics from your bedroom<\/p>\n

• Steer clear of caffeine and other stimulants<\/p>\n

• Stick with a routine that includes a predictable sleep schedule<\/p>\n

•  Use your bed for sleep… and sleep alone<\/p>\n

Don’t forget that sleep is an essential component and critical element of a mindful, healthy, and balanced lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Sweet dreams!<\/p>\n

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Dormir y seguridad en el trabajo<\/h2>\n

Un aspecto con frecuencia descuidado entre el equilibrio trabajo-vida personal, aunque sea esencial para el éxito individual y organizacional, es dormir.<\/p>\n

Según un informe publicado en el 2015 por la Fundación Nacional del Sueño de EE. UU., deberíamos dormir entre siete y nueve horas para funcionar de manera óptima durante el día.<\/p>\n

Dormir suficientemente mejora la concentración, el comportamiento, la memoria y la salud mental y física general de los trabajadores. Al contrario, la falta de sueño tiene repercusiones negativas en la salud, en la vida social y en el desempeño de un individuo. Los trabajadores del turno de la noche o en rotación, los choferes y las personas que trabajan largas horas o que están de guardia están más expuestos a riesgos de incidentes ligados a la fatiga.<\/p>\n

Los riesgos potenciales de la fatiga para la seguridad en el trabajo:<\/h3>\n

1. disminución de la vigilancia y de la atención,<\/p>\n

2. disminución de los reflejos,<\/p>\n

3. disminución del funcionamiento cognitivo (concentración, memoria, razonamiento lógico).<\/p>\n

Los efectos de la falta de sueño de los trabajadores en la organización:<\/h3>\n

• obstáculo en las comunicaciones,<\/p>\n

• disminución de la capacidad para tomar decisiones,<\/p>\n

• fallos de memoria,<\/p>\n

• incremento de los errores de juicio,<\/p>\n

• ausencias, rotación de personal y tarifas médicas conexas.<\/p>\n

Cómo adoptar hábitos de sueño sanos para reducir la fatiga<\/h3>\n

• Evite acostarse con el estómago lleno, o vacío;<\/p>\n

• Evite acostarse tarde, incluso los fines de semana;<\/p>\n

• Elabore un ritual de relajación antes de acostarse;<\/p>\n

• Haga ejercicio;<\/p>\n

• Vaya a acostarse en cuanto se sienta cansado.<\/p>\n

• Asegúrese de que su habitación sea un lugar tranquilo, obscuro y fresco.<\/p>\n

• Limite la duración de sus siestas.<\/p>\n

• Retire todo aparato electrónico de su habitación.<\/p>\n

• Evite consumir cafeína u otros estimulantes.<\/p>\n

• Adopte un modo de vida que le permita irse a dormir a la misma hora todas las noches.<\/p>\n

• Utilice su cama solamente para dormir.<\/p>\n

No lo olvide: el sueño es un componente esencial y crucial  de una vida plenamente consciente, sana y equilibrada.<\/p>\n

¡Qué tenga dulces sueños!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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