Publication: Brief Review: Sleep Health and Safety for Transportation Workers
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2015
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Arizona Thoracic Society
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Quan, S.F. and L.K. Barger. 2015. Brief Review: Sleep Health and Safety for Transportation Workers. Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care, 2015. Southwest J Pulm Crit Care 10(3):130-9.
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Accidents related to sleepiness related fatigue are an important concern in transportation related industries. This brief review outlines the public safety concerns with sleepiness related fatigue in the railroad, aviation and motor vehicle transportation fields. In addition, the common causes of sleepiness related fatigue, and impact on operators and their families are highlighted. It is suggested that in addition to greater recognition and changes in duty hour regulations, there should be a greater emphasis on the education of operators on the importance of sleep and circadian factors in causing fatigue, as well as strategies to mitigate their impact.
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