AB Soft 2.02 manual Shift-Work, Fatigue Management

SHIFT-WORK

•With proper use of The Litebook Elite, shift workers and people who work irregular hours can feel more alert, energetic, and, in turn, notice an improvement in on-the-job performance.

•Use The Litebook Elite at the “start” of your day, whatever hour that may be, and again part way into your shift if you feel the need for an energy boost.

•Do not use The Litebook Elite, or get exposure to bright sunlight, at the end of your shift if that is your normal sleep time for that work cycle. The bright light will confuse your body into thinking it should be alert, when in fact you want to be gearing down for sleep.

•On your way home from your shift, wear The Litebook® light-blocking glasses, or other dark, wrap-around style sunglasses, to shield your eyes from sunlight, and avoid light once inside your home. This will signal your body that it is the end of your day and time to sleep.

FATIGUE MANAGEMENT

•If you are feeling fatigued, you may experience:

•Eyes go out of focus or close for a moment

•Slowed, slurred speech

•Blurred vision or seeing mirages ahead

•Wandering and disconnected thoughts

•Headaches or stomach aches

•Drowsiness

•Inattention to minor but potentially important details

•Degraded mental abilities (including memory, decision-making, and perception)

•Increased distractibility and irritability

•Reluctance to initiate tasks and take command

•Reduced sense of humor

•Bright light exposure helps regulate sleep patterns by helping the body clock send signals to the rest of the body that morning has arrived. While light exposure can never replace sleep, it may produce a similar energy-boosting effect as drinking a cup of coffee, without the side effects of dehydration and possibly caffeine addiction. Bright light exposure shouldn’t be used to replace sleep or to promote sleep deprivation, as nothing can replace a deep, restful sleep.

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