Fatigue, alcohol and performance impairment
Drew Dawson,Kathryn J. Reid +1 more
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The performance impairment caused by fatigue is compared with that due to alcohol intoxication, and it is shown that moderate levels of fatigue produce higher levels of impairment than the proscribed level of alcohol intoxication.Abstract:
Reduced opportunity for sleep and reduced sleep quality are frequently related to accidents involving shift-workers1,2,3 Poor-quality sleep and inadequate recovery leads to increased fatigue, decreased alertness and impaired performance in a variety of cognitive psychomotor tests4 However, the risks associated with fatigue are not well quantified Here we equate the performance impairment caused by fatigue with that due to alcohol intoxication, and show that moderate levels of fatigue produce higher levels of impairment than the proscribed level of alcohol intoxicationread more
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