How Sleep Apnoea Can Affect Driving and Workplace Safety

Tired Doesn’t Always Mean Sleepy

Many people with sleep apnoea become accustomed to feeling tired.

Unfortunately, excessive daytime sleepiness can have serious consequences.

Sleep Apnoea and Driving

Untreated sleep apnoea may increase the risk of:

  • Delayed reaction times
  • Reduced concentration
  • Microsleeps
  • Motor vehicle accidents

Workplace Impacts

Fatigue can affect:

  • Attention
  • Productivity
  • Memory
  • Safety

The consequences can be particularly serious in safety-critical occupations.

The Good News

Effective treatment often improves:

  • Alertness
  • Energy
  • Workplace performance
  • Driving safety

Taking sleep seriously helps protect not only your health but also the safety of others.

 

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