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Stress testing – is it the answer to workplace wellbeing?
A certain amount of stress can be helpful, but too much is harmful. That’s why Emma Dymond – who’s passionate about her team’s wellbeing – has launched a trial of home blood tests that check levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Hear all about the trial here.
Sleep quality: Feeling rested
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.
Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Neil Greenberg explains what PTSD is and how rail organisations can minimise its risk. He also interviews Michael Setchell, a former train driver, who experienced traumatic events at work, resulting in a PTSD diagnosis.
Sleep well, live well
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.
Everything you need to know about fatigue, but were too tired to ask!
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.
Bullying and harassment: Guidance for managers
Bullying and harassment aren’t welcome here. In this session, Rachel Lewis draws on research to identify key actions to prevent, address, and manage conflict and negative relationships at work.
Caring for our shift workers. A practical view on reducing fatigue
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.
Fatigue
Sleep expert, Dr David Lee, discusses why sleep is important, whether you get enough of it and what small changes you can make to improve your sleep.
Fatigue
Sleep is fundamental to good health and our ability to perform safely at work. We discuss how sleep apnoea and shift work affects the quality of our sleep.
Power of the PAUSE
Stress is natural and necessary, but how do we manage our reaction to too much stress? We discuss how a mindful pause can help with stress management.