Fatigue is the Navy’s Black Lung Disease
The service must address this threat to the lifelong health of its sailors.
By Captain John P. Cordle, U.S. Navy (Retired)
January 2020
Proceedings
You work in an industry that is critical to national security. You endure difficult working conditions, long days, and shift work. You know that some former employees suffer from maladies that may be related to the work environment, the same one in which you toil each day. Your leaders know the consequences of this health epidemic, but they also are aware of the exorbitant cost and operational impact of addressing the issue and implementing mitigations that would ensure the well-being of the workforce long after workers leave the company. You are:
Fatigue is the U.S. Navy's black lung disease
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1. A coal miner in 1960.
2. A navy sailor in 2020.
Answer: Both. Fatigue is the Navy’s black lung disease.
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