New grants aim to address workplace fatigue

The National Safety Council (NSC) has given more than $60,000 via the Work to Zero Workplace Fatigue Pilot Grant with the purpose of enabling places to test technologies that are meant to diminish incidents and deaths caused by fatigue. Launched by Work to Zero, in partnership with McElhattan Foundation, the grant program supports the Council’s mission regarding injury prevention and helps provide practical, scalable solutions to workplace risks. 

“Fatigue can have devastating consequences for workers, employers and communities, yet it often remains difficult to identify and address before tragedy occurs,” says Katherine Mendoza, senior director of workplace safety programs at NSC. “Through this pilot grant program, NSC is helping organizations test innovative technologies in real-world environments so employers can better recognize fatigue risks, strengthen worker protections and ultimately save lives.”

Recipients will partner with technology providers from the 2026 Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge as part of the grant program. These companies offer solutions to help detect, manage, and prevent fatigue-related incidents.

As part of the grant program, recipients will provide input on the outcomes of using the technologies and how to incorporate them in the workplace. 

For more details on the grant program, visit nsc.org/worktozero.