03/07/2026
After a long winter, many of us are excited that Daylight Savings brings longer evenings and extra light, but the one-hour shift can affect our bodies and safety in measurable ways.
Hereās what research shows:
1ļøā£ Higher risk of car crashes
A study analyzing over 700,000 accidents found fatal crashes increase by about 6% in the week after the spring time change, likely due to sleep disruption and reduced alertness on the roads.
2ļøā£ More workplace injuries
Some safety research has found a spike in workplace injury reports in the days immediately following the time change, particularly on the Monday after.
3ļøā£ Reduced alertness and reaction time
Even small sleep loss can slow reaction time and focus, factors that contribute to both driving and workplace risk.
Our bodies donāt reset instantly, and fatigue affects safety.
This week, help keep yourself and teams safe by:
š¹ Encouraging extra morning light exposure (10ā20 minutes helps reset your internal clock)
š¹ Reminding drivers to stay alert on the roads
š¹ Promoting brief rest breaks and hydration on the job
ā° Donāt forget to change your clocks tonight, and please "spring forward" safely.
Take good care,
Marge,
Buhler First Aid