Long hours away from home. Working when others are enjoying holidays. A global pandemic. It’s not surprising that so many of us feel fatigued. This session is all about our commitment to finding solutions.
Sluggish, rubbish, and lethargic. We all know the feeling of a bad night’s sleep. Hope’s session is an introduction to the science of sleep and the very best techniques for improving the quality of your shuteye and drifting off into a deep slumber.
Our bright-eyed and bushy-tailed RWA Fatigue Coordination Group have been creating a step-change in how fatigue risk is managed. This session covers what’s already being done and what’s happening in the next year. Olly Glover tells us his sobering story about fatigue.
Nutritionist Niamh McMahon is back to answer the outstanding questions you had during her Wellbeing Wednesday session. Here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about healthy eating, food myths, and more.
Hear about the effect of railway shift patterns on the human body, and how we’re supporting colleagues to reach a healthier weight. Since the start of our partnership with Slimming World, we’ve lost a combined total of 2,603lbs – that’s equivalent to 378,000 tea bags!
Working nights or odd hours can confuse your body clock, and it’s much harder to sleep during the daytime. But thankfully there are practical steps you can take to help manage your sleep and stay alert while on duty.
It’s well documented that shift work can lead to metabolic disorders. But there are ways to reduce your risk. This session explores what the science says and how to create healthy, satisfying food that’s easy to pack for work.