When labouring, or doing anything physically demanding, or that requires decision making it is important to get sufficient rest the night(s) before you do it. Not getting enough sleep causes a fatigue risk within the workplace, impacting your bodies ability to perform physical tasks safely, and to make correct decisions.

Here are some of the key reasons of why getting a good sleep is important.

1) Physical Performance

Adequate sleep is essential for physical performance and health, body recovery for the next day, and ensuring you can meet the physical demands of the job.

2) Mental Alertness

Lack of sleep impacts your cognitive function, concentration and reaction times. The work we do often requires quick decision making and a well rested individual is better equipped to handle these tasks.

3) Safety

Fatigue increases the risk of incidents and accidents that attribute to injuries in the workplace. Especially jobs that involve machinery such as forklift driving. Being alert and well rested is critical for keeping the workplace safe.

4) Productivity

When you are well rested you have increase productivity and efficiency in the workplace, meaning we can provide a better service to our client, and complete an overall better job.

5) Emotional Well-being

Lack of sleep can increase stress levels, and impact your overall mood. We want our staff to feel good at work, and create a positive, happy work culture. Being well rested helps this.