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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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