Take a nap. Eat a snack.
There are more than 1.4 million shift workers in Australia and the chance of them falling asleep at work is 60 per cent greater than those who work during the day.
Naps can help improve alertness. Many shift workers nap before and during their shift, and often before driving home in the morning.
Generally, when shift workers are sleepy, they turn to food for comfort. Tests have shown that those who eat a large meal during their night shift feel sleepier than those who don’t eat at all. The best advice is to eat a snack and avoid large meals.
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