Fatigue and poor alertness management cause many accidents and near misses. Living the 24-Hour Lifestyle is an interactive CD-ROM program which helps the user anticipate low levels of alertness and enhance alertness levels when necessary. Alertness levels greatly affect job performance and personal safety. After completing this approximately 60-minute course, the user will have the tools needed to manage alertness levels while working and driving, as well as while under the stress of extended-hour schedules. The student will also learn how to better manage his schedule, work and living environment. When using these tools, the results will be enhanced safety, better performance and a higher overall quality of life.

The information is presented in short interactive exhibits that are accessed by visiting one of five 3-dimensional environments. The titles of the four main spaces are Circadian Rhythms, Alertness Switches, Strategy and Control and Lifestyle Planner. Each of these sections has a quiz that tests for understanding and retention of information. The fifth and final environment contains a comprehensive test that checks the student’s understanding of the entire program. Users must pass the test to receive credit for completing the module.