FATIGUE

condition resulting from prolonged muscular or mental activity. As this condition affects the neryous system, fatigue is characterised by inability to work, pay attention or think, and by_a failing memory. The study of industrial fatigue, which results in diminished capacity for work due to exce ive labour, monotony and other factors, has become one of great: importance. A good deal of research work has been done on this subject by the Home Office and tho Institute of Industrial Psychology. 399