Fatigue Management

Welcome! If you’ve ever felt drained after a long shift, struggled to stay alert, or found it hard to focus when it matters the most — this video is for you.

Fatigue is more than just being tired. It’s a hidden danger that quietly degrades your performance, makes you irritable, reduces your ability to concentrate, and even makes you accept lower standards without realizing it. Worst of all, many of us don’t recognize its effects until it’s too late.

In safety-critical environments like air traffic control, fatigue isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s dangerous. It can impair judgment, slow reaction times, and even reduce your body’s tolerance to stress and hypoxia. Understanding how fatigue works, what causes it, and how sleep patterns influence our daily functioning is essential — not just for your health, but for the safety of everyone relying on your decisions.

In this video, we’ll break down the science behind fatigue, its warning signs, the causes from stress to irregular sleep, and how biological rhythms shape our alertness. We’ll also explore a serious condition known as night shift paralysis and practical strategies you can use to manage fatigue — from diet and breaks to shift rotations and handling high-traffic periods.

By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with knowledge and tools that can make a real difference — helping you stay sharp, protect yourself, and ensure smooth, safe operations even during demanding schedules.

So, let’s dive into understanding fatigue and mastering sleep management, because staying alert isn’t optional — it’s essential.”