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Safety Talk

 Conference Call Meeting

                                                                   Driving while Fatigued

On June 09, 2018 at 23:00 hours, we had a      Hassan M Almagrabi  Driving while fatigued is extremely
conference call meeting which was shared              #746318      dangerous. It contributes to a significant
by SS1: Mohammed M Qahtani to discuss                              number of driving accidents, fatalities, and
Safety, Security and other important items                         serious injuries each year. Fatigued drivers
related to our operations.                                         are less able to react quickly and safely to
                                                                   situations on the road.
          We are pleased to welcome
                                               What are the common signs and symptoms?
          Abdulaziz M Almulhem
                                               • Trouble maintaining posture or keeping your head up.
Please join me to welcome our new colleague    • Excessive yawning.
Abdul Aziz Mohammed Al Mulhim who              • Tired, heavy, or burning eyes.
transferred from MSOD to SGSOD Gr-4 and        • Difficulty concentrating.
wishing him all the best and bright future in  • Difficulty remembering the past few kilometers driven.
his further career with the company.          • Drifting from your lane, driving off the shoulder, or crossing the

 Threat Level even though was Yellow.         center line.
 Weapon handover procedure and                • Missing an exit.
                                               • Veering off the side of the road.
     penalties.                                • Loss of attention while driving due to micro-sleep (an unintended
 Security uniform and appearance
 Mass Transportation Utilization.             loss of attention that can last about six
 Punctuality.
 Government Violation booklet.                seconds or longer).
 Physical Fitness.
 Safety message about safe driving            Prevent fatigue

     during next days off.                     • Get the necessary amount of sleep (at least 8 hours of

                                               uninterrupted sleep is recommended).
                                               • Be cautious driving after air travel. Jet lag can increase your

                                               fatigue.
                                               • Visit your doctor regularly. Some medical conditions such as

                                               diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart

                                               disease can decrease alertness.
                                               • Manage stress. Stress can affect sleep, which can increase

                                               fatigue.
                                               • Read the labels of your medication (prescription and over the

                                               counter). Some medications can cause

                                               drowsiness.

                                               Manage fatigue

                                               • Stop driving if you experience the warning signs of fatigue.
                                               • Take an exit and rest. Park in a safe place and take a nap (about

                                               20 minutes).
                                               • Caffeine can also help increase alertness for a few hours, but
                                               don’t rely on it to keep you awake.

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