This research proposes an efficient approach to improve hospital worker safety on the job by detecting and preventing drowsiness. The system incorporates data from hospital-deployed Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure and using Support Vector Machines (SVM) as its primary predictive modeling tool. Data pertaining to ambient factors, work habits, and physiological indications of employees are collected in real-time by the IoT infrastructure. To identify patterns linked to sleepiness, the SVM model is trained on an extensive dataset. The next step is to implement the model in a healthcare setting so that it can detect signs of sleepiness and act accordingly in a timely manner. With the help of the IoT the predictive model can be dynamically adjusted and monitored in real-time, making it useful in a wide range of situations. The recommended approach is to enhance workplace safety by reducing the likelihood of accidents caused by sleepiness among healthcare workers. The SVM-based prediction model can correctly detect and forecast cases of sleepiness, the research subjected it to extensive testing and validation. This system's adoption helps with the creation of data-driven, proactive methods to improve hospital occupational safety. © 2024 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.