Lack of sleep impairs concentration, productivity, and the immune system, and can lead to high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health issues. For millwrights performing dangerous work, not getting enough sleep is also a safety hazard.
Stress often leads to difficulty sleeping, so it’s no surprise a growing number of Americans have been reporting trouble sleeping since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Click here to read the Sleep Foundation’s guidelines for getting a good night’s rest.