INDUSTRIAL FATIGUE & BOREDOM

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• Q1: Define Fatigue.
  Ans: Fatigue is a condition of tiredness or weakness that occurs when a person works continuously for a long time and loses energy.
• Q2: Define Industrial Fatigue.
  Ans: Industrial Fatigue is the tiredness experienced by workers due to long working hours, heavy workload, or difficult working conditions in industries.
• Q3: Define Boredom.
  Ans: Boredom is a mental state in which a worker feels uninterested or tired of doing the same type of work repeatedly.
• Q4: State the factors for determining Industrial Fatigue.
  Ans: The factors for determining industrial fatigue are as follows:

  • ➔ Length of working hours
  • ➔ Type of work performed
  • ➔ Working conditions
  • ➔ Health and physical strength of the worker
• Q5: State the types of Fatigues.
  Ans: Fatigue is of two types:

  • ➔ Physical Fatigue
  • ➔ Psychological Fatigue
• Q6: Define Physical Fatigue.
  Ans: Physical Fatigue is the tiredness of the body and muscles caused by continuous physical work for a long time.
• Q7: State two causes of Physical Fatigue.
  Ans: The causes of physical fatigue are as follows:

  • ➔ Long hours of heavy physical work
  • ➔ Lack of rest or proper nutrition
• Q8: Define Psychological Fatigue.
  Ans: Psychological Fatigue is the mental tiredness that occurs due to stress, tension, or continuous mental work.
• Q9: State two causes of Psychological Fatigue.
  Ans: The causes of psychological fatigue are as follows:

  • ➔ Mental stress and pressure
  • ➔ Repetitive or monotonous work
• Q10: Define Fatigue Substance.
  Ans: Fatigue Substance refers to the chemical substances that accumulate in muscles during continuous work and cause tiredness and weakness.
• Q11: How can we reduce fatigue and boredom?
  Ans: Fatigue and boredom can be reduced by the following methods:

  • ➔ Providing proper rest intervals
  • ➔ Improving working conditions
  • ➔ Changing the type of work periodically
  • ➔ Providing proper lighting and ventilation