To assist Saskatchewan employers in establishing a baseline with which to evaluate their internal risk of fatigue, the Saskatchewan Safety Council commissioned the Saskatchewan Employee Fatigue and Lifestyle Study.
This was created to illuminate personal fatigue related risk factors and their consequences, based on current sleep, work, and lifestyle factors. The study will also provide insight into the level of current knowledge regarding sleep and fatigue science across a cross section of Saskatchewan employers and industries.
This was created to illuminate personal fatigue related risk factors and their consequences, based on current sleep, work, and lifestyle factors. The study will also provide insight into the level of current knowledge regarding sleep and fatigue science across a cross section of Saskatchewan employers and industries.
This survey has been made possible thanks to the support of WorkSafe Saskatchewan.
WorkSafe Saskatchewan is a partnership of the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board and the Ministry of Labour Relations, Workplace Safety.
WorkSafe Saskatchewan is a partnership of the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board and the Ministry of Labour Relations, Workplace Safety.
Preliminary results were released as part of the 53rd Saskatchewan Safety Seminar in February 2026.
The anonymized data collected from the survey will assist in the validation of key issues of concern and inform the direction of essential education and training to support the employee while also supporting the nature of work structures in place (e.g., work schedules, fit for duty policies, etc.).
Furthermore, the survey data will provide baseline metrics that add to the understanding of how significant fatigue’s presence is on average Saskatchewan worksites.
These will provide guidance in the development or refinement of work/rest opportunities, as well as operational and health and safety policies and procedures to reduce fatigue-related risk. This includes adopting fatigue hazard identification and risk analysis procedures of existing work activities, understanding training requirements for managers and supervisors, and guidance on how to manage fatigue’s presence at the worksite, to ensure safe continuance of work and a safe commute home after work.
The anonymized data collected from the survey will assist in the validation of key issues of concern and inform the direction of essential education and training to support the employee while also supporting the nature of work structures in place (e.g., work schedules, fit for duty policies, etc.).
Furthermore, the survey data will provide baseline metrics that add to the understanding of how significant fatigue’s presence is on average Saskatchewan worksites.
These will provide guidance in the development or refinement of work/rest opportunities, as well as operational and health and safety policies and procedures to reduce fatigue-related risk. This includes adopting fatigue hazard identification and risk analysis procedures of existing work activities, understanding training requirements for managers and supervisors, and guidance on how to manage fatigue’s presence at the worksite, to ensure safe continuance of work and a safe commute home after work.
The survey was conducted by Solaris Fatigue Management, a recognized leader in Fatigue Management research and education.
About the Research Team:
Mike Harnett is President of Solaris Fatigue Management, a consulting firm that optimizes worker health, safety and performance. With a background in human factors and sleep neurobiology, she is regarded as a subject matter expert on the science of fatigue, and has been a researcher and consultant to various government agencies including the Canadian Standards Association, Transport Canada, US Federal Rail Association and NASA.
Mike most recently helped to establish the new CSA Z1516 standard addressing Fatigue Management for First Responders, and served as an advisor on a European Expert Advisory Panel for the development of new AI technology for driver performance.
However, her passion lies in guiding private industry in the development of fatigue risk management plans. Mike is recognized for her ability to take complex subjects and deliver their content in a simplified and innovative manner for all to understand. An award-winning speaker, she is an internationally sought-after presenter, educator and advisor.
Technology and Confidentiality:
The survey platform and all survey data is hosted by Sogolytics, a recognized leader in academic surveys. The survey does not request any confidential information and you will not be asked for your name, email address or any other identifying data.
About the Research Team:
Mike Harnett is President of Solaris Fatigue Management, a consulting firm that optimizes worker health, safety and performance. With a background in human factors and sleep neurobiology, she is regarded as a subject matter expert on the science of fatigue, and has been a researcher and consultant to various government agencies including the Canadian Standards Association, Transport Canada, US Federal Rail Association and NASA.
Mike most recently helped to establish the new CSA Z1516 standard addressing Fatigue Management for First Responders, and served as an advisor on a European Expert Advisory Panel for the development of new AI technology for driver performance.
However, her passion lies in guiding private industry in the development of fatigue risk management plans. Mike is recognized for her ability to take complex subjects and deliver their content in a simplified and innovative manner for all to understand. An award-winning speaker, she is an internationally sought-after presenter, educator and advisor.
Technology and Confidentiality:
The survey platform and all survey data is hosted by Sogolytics, a recognized leader in academic surveys. The survey does not request any confidential information and you will not be asked for your name, email address or any other identifying data.
