Safety is for LIFE, not just a week
Before you drive. Before you work. Before you decide.
Do your Sleep Belt Check.
Why It Matters
Awareness is important. But awareness alone isn’t enough.
We have awareness days and awareness weeks. But what happens when they’re over?
Fatigue doesn’t disappear when the campaign ends.
We need to change behaviours, expectations, education, understanding and culture.
We put our seatbelts on without thinking twice. So why aren’t we checking whether we’re alert enough to drive, operate machinery or make important decisions?
It’s time to make sleep safety part of everyday life.
The Facts
20%
Fatigue has been implicated in around 20% of accidents on major roads.
Source: Health and Safety Executive.
1 in 8
Drivers surveyed admitted falling asleep at the wheel.
Source: AA Charitable Trust, 2018.
37%
Drivers surveyed had been so tired they feared falling asleep while driving.
Source: AA Charitable Trust, 2018.
£115m–£240m
This is the estimated annual UK cost of fatigue-related workplace accidents.
Source: Health and Safety Executive.
4 seconds is all it takes to change or end a life.
A 4 second microsleep at 70mph is the equivalent of driving around the full length of a football pitch.
Imagine driving that distance with your eyes closed.
Do Your Sleep Belt Check
Before you carry on, take a moment to check your alertness.
Am I struggling to stay alert?
Am I missing things or losing focus?
Am I reacting slower than usual?
Is it safe for me to continue?
If you’re struggling to stay awake, don’t drive or continue safety-critical activity. Stop somewhere safe and arrange appropriate rest or alternative arrangements.
The Sleep Belt Check is a reminder to recognise fatigue risks, not a guarantee that someone is fit to drive or work.
Safer People. Safer Workplaces. Better Decisions.
Fatigue isn’t just a personal issue. It’s a workplace safety, health and performance issue.
We’re working towards a future where managing fatigue becomes part of everyday organisational culture.
We want employers and organisations to help build environments where people can recognise fatigue risks, speak up and access appropriate support.
This isn’t about placing all the responsibility on individuals. It’s about creating the right systems, education and workplace culture to help people make safer decisions.
Help Make the Sleep Belt Check Second Nature.
Safety isn’t just for an awareness week. It’s something we need to think about every day.
Join The Sleep Belt Check campaign and help us make recognising fatigue risks and checking our alertness part of everyday life.
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