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HWCM highlights fatigue in the workplace and inclusive design

Published on July 23, 2020

Learn about inclusive design and how fatigue affects workplace safety in a new video and podcast from the Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest.

What Is Inclusive Design?  This video explains inclusive design and features Nathan Stucky, Mike Hoenig, and the UI College of Pharmacy.

Fatigue podcast: This episode looks at how fatigue affects workplace safety and health. Sleep is a necessary part of safety in the workplace and can be affected by many factors including workplace policies like shift work. Dr. Amany Farag discusses how fatigue and shift work affects nurses and the importance of emphasizing that all employees get their recommended amount of sleep each week as well as the cost employers face when their workforce is fatigued.