Imagine this: “Joe” works for your company full-time and has another job where he works 25 hours a week. He consumes energy drinks because of his busy schedule. Is that a potential problem?

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Tags: caffeine, emergency room visits, energy drinks, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The only thing that will truly help an employee who is feeling drowsy at work is to take a nap. But will workers be able to get enough rest during a nap if they’ve been consuming caffeine? 

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Tags: caffeine, fatigue, nap

Melatonin, caffeine, prescription medications, light therapy and naps have all been used to help overnight shift workers stay alert and avoid injuries. Of those, new research shows one that appears to work pretty well is …

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Tags: avoid injuries, caffeine, shift worker injuries