06/13/2019
Running on Empty: Understanding Fatigue in the Workplace, Thursday, June 20, 11:30-1:00pm, Meridian Technology Center, Stillwater, OK. RSVP Tim Sullivan, [email protected].
In America, a person is characterized as “dedicated” and “hardworking” when they “burn the midnight oil”. But when it comes to operating any kind of vehicle under fatigue, it can be deadly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the estimated annual societal cost of fatigue-related fatal and injury crashes is $109 billion, not including property damage.
Fatigue and sleepiness – caused by sleep deprivation, shift work and sleep disorders – contribute to: occupational injuries, workplace incidents, absenteeism and poor performance. Transportation incidents are the number one leading cause of occupational fatalities. It's a broad problem that few people spend time thinking about. But recently, industry leaders have begun drawing attention to this issue, and employers are in an ideal position to educate employees on how to reduce fatigue by getting a good night's sleep, planning downtime and staying healthy.
This interactive session will address what causes fatigue on and off the job, how to spot fatigue while driving and how to fatigue proof your workers.
About the speaker…
Lisa R. Robinson, CFLE, Senior Program Manager
Lisa Robinson is an experienced public speaker with more than 20 years of expertise in successfully addressing behavior change. She brings passion and enthusiasm to the topic of transportation safety. As a senior program manager with the National Safety Council, she works on influencing behavior and policy change through effective and proven strategies to address preventable motor vehicle crashes, aligning with the Council’s transportation initiatives. She serves as a subject matter expert and spokesperson for transportation safety, building strong relationships within the employer and transportation communities, including state governmental agencies.
Lisa works with employers to strengthen their health and safety management systems by increasing their resources and knowledge of transportation safety and comprehensive driver safety programs. She works diligently to educate employers about the roadway as an extension of the workplace, and the importance of implementing policies to decrease risk and exposure to liability.
Prior to joining the National Safety Council, Lisa worked with Texas Courts. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University and the designation of Certified Family Life Educator from the National Council on Family Relations. Lisa is a member of ASSP, the National Association of Women Highway Safety Leaders, Impaired Driving Task Force, TxPRIMA, a CPS Technician, an Alive @ 25 certified instructor and is Car Fit trained.
