Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 41 | Navigating fatigue and stress in difficult times
These days, many of us are feeling tired and stressed. In this episode, we’ll talk about what causes fatigue, how it affects workplace safety, and how to handle it. You’ll also get tips to manage stress and learn how safety can save you time and money, with free resources to help.
Note: This episode was recorded March 17, 2025. All information presented was in effect at that time.
Resources For This Week's Topics
In the News: Save money and time with safety
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Managing fatigue in the workplace
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7 workplace strategies for managing employee fatigue (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services)
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How well is your workplace managing the risks of shift work? 6 things employers can do (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services)
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We're all exhausted. Here's what workplaces can do about it (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services)
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Employee Fatigue Self-Assessment Tool (CSA) – Link will download the self-assessment tool in Word format
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Fatigue resources (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety) – Access fact sheets, infographics and other resources on fatigue.
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Tips to avoid drowsy driving (The Canada Safety Council)
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3 questions to ask about fatigue in your organization (OHS Canada)
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Fatigue impairment (WorkSafe BC)
Stress
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Mental Health - Coping With Stress (Government of Canada)
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Workplace stress is at an all-time high: 9 ways you can help (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services)
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