If you are fatigued, you should:

When feeling fatigued, it is essential to prioritize safety and make adjustments to your tasks. Slowing down and allowing more distance than usual is crucial because both physical and cognitive responses can be impaired when you’re tired. Fatigue can affect your reaction times, awareness of surroundings, and overall performance, which could lead to accidents or mistakes, particularly in hazardous conditions.

By slowing down, you are giving yourself the chance to think more clearly and make more informed decisions. Increasing the distance between yourself and the tasks or hazards allows for more reaction time and reduces the risk of accidents. This approach aligns with best practices for safety, especially in potentially dangerous environments associated with hazardous waste operations.

Other options suggest actions that may exacerbate fatigue or decrease safety, such as making quick, jerky movements, trying to stay awake through physical exertion, or rushing through tasks to finish sooner. Each of these can contribute to an increased risk of accidents or injuries, as they do not account for the diminished capacities often caused by fatigue.