This article raises awareness about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder. Stay ahead of OSA by learning about the signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options discussed in this article and its source materials. Don’t let OSA negatively impact your work and personal life. If you are experiencing symptoms, take action and get screened for this treatable disorder.
This is the last in a series of three articles to emphasize the importance of an alert workforce at the FAA. The first article focused on the Importance of Sleep and the second on Developing a Sleep Plan.
By Richard Riggs, PASS National T-SAP Representative
As many PASS members know, the FAA and PASS have agreed to implement the Technical Operations Safety Action Program (T-SAP) nationally. What many may not know is that everyone considered to be a “T-SAP eligible submitter” can now enter a T-SAP report, even if that individual has not received the mandatory training. T-SAP eligible employees are Air Traffic Organization (ATO) employees assigned to Technical Operations (AJW) that are either PASS bargaining unit employees, non-management or management employees.
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Ever have that feeling that you don’t seem to have the energy you need to get through the day? Or are there days when you just don’t feel mentally sharp, or have you ever nodded off at a red light while driving your car? If you answered “Yes!” to any of these questions, you probably are not alone. In fact, the symptoms above are the result of many of us not getting the amount of sleep we need to wake up refreshed and ready to face a new day.
Fatigue is an issue that can affect any employee in any workplace. Shift workers can be especially vulnerable to unsafe conditions where fatigue is a factor. It is critical that PASS members be aware of their fatigue level and how to mitigate it while protecting the safety of the National Airspace System or conduction inspections on highly technical aircraft and systems.
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