Citation

Techera U, Hallowell MR, Stambaugh N, Littlejohn R. J. Occup. Environ. Med. 2016; 58(10): 961-973.

Affiliation

Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder (Drs Techara, Hallowell, Stambaugh); and Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program, UCB 428, Boulder, CO (Dr Littlejohn).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/JOM.0000000000000837

PMID

27525527

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The study objective was to statistically codify empirical occupational fatigue literature into a systems model depicting causal factors of fatigue; interrelationships among causal factors; outcomes of fatigue; and interrelationships among outcomes.

METHODS: The objective was achieved via a comprehensive and systematic review of existing literature and the first statistical meta-analysis of occupational fatigue.

RESULTS: The drivers of fatigue with the greatest effect sizes include sleep deprivation and work environment factors such as noise, vibration, and temperature. The most significant outcomes of fatigue include short-term cognitive and physical degradation and, to a lesser extent, error, injury, and illness.

CONCLUSIONS: Although there is a great deal of occupational fatigue literature, there is a dearth of replication and validations studies. Researchers are also encouraged to address knowledge gaps like the relationship between worker relationships and fatigue.

Language: en