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Most people think fatigue means feeling tired. Heavy eyelids. Yawning. Wanting another cup of coffee. But fatigue is far more dangerous than simply feeling sleepy. In construction, fatigue affects judgment, reaction time, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making. In fact, some researchers compare the effects of severe fatigue to alcohol impairment. That's a sobering thought when you consider the decisions workers make every day. Operating equipment. Working at heights. Driving company vehicl …