Shiftwork: An Annotated Bibliography on Fatigue and Safety

Shiftwork is a common practice in many industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. However, shiftwork can have a number of negative effects on worker health and safety. These effects include fatigue, sleep disturbances, and increased risk of accidents.

This annotated bibliography provides an overview of the research on shiftwork fatigue and safety. The bibliography includes studies on the effects of shiftwork on sleep, alertness, performance, and accidents. It also includes studies on interventions to reduce the risks associated with shiftwork.

Shiftwork can disrupt sleep in a number of ways. First, shiftworkers often have to work at times when they would normally be sleeping. This can lead to sleep deprivation and fatigue. Second, shiftworkers may have difficulty sleeping during the day due to noise, light, and other environmental factors. Third, shiftworkers may have difficulty adjusting their sleep-wake cycles to their new work schedules.

Shiftwork: An Annotated Bibliography (Shiftwork, Fatigue and Safety Book 1)

by James Miller

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A number of studies have documented the effects of shiftwork on sleep. These studies have found that shiftworkers are more likely to experience insomnia, daytime sleepiness, and other sleep disorders than day workers. Shiftworkers also tend to have shorter sleep durations and lower sleep quality than day workers.

Fatigue can impair alertness and performance. This can lead to errors, accidents, and injuries. A number of studies have examined the effects of shiftwork on alertness and performance. These studies have found that shiftworkers are more likely to experience fatigue, reduced alertness, and impaired performance than day workers.

One study found that shiftworkers were more likely to make errors on a cognitive task than day workers. Another study found that shiftworkers were more likely to have accidents than day workers.

The increased risk of fatigue and impaired performance associated with shiftwork can lead to an increased risk of accidents. A number of studies have examined the relationship between shiftwork and accidents. These studies have found that shiftworkers are more likely to be involved in accidents than day workers.

One study found that shiftworkers were more likely to be involved in car accidents than day workers. Another study found that shiftworkers were more likely to be injured in workplace accidents than day workers.

There are a number of interventions that can be used to reduce the risks associated with shiftwork. These interventions include:

• Scheduling: Scheduling can be used to reduce the number of hours that workers have to work in a row. It can also be used to avoid scheduling workers for shifts that are particularly disruptive to their sleep.
• Light therapy: Light therapy can be used to help shiftworkers adjust their sleep-wake cycles. It is also effective in reducing fatigue and improving alertness.
• Caffeine: Caffeine can be used to help shiftworkers stay awake during their shifts. However, it is important to use caffeine in moderation, as too much caffeine can lead to anxiety and insomnia.
• Naps: Naps can be used to help shiftworkers get some sleep during their breaks. Naps can help to improve alertness and performance.

Shiftwork can have a number of negative effects on worker health and safety. These effects include fatigue, sleep disturbances, and increased risk of accidents. However, there are a number of interventions that can be used to reduce the risks associated with shiftwork.

By implementing these interventions, employers can help to protect the health and safety of their shiftworkers.

Shiftwork: An Annotated Bibliography (Shiftwork, Fatigue and Safety Book 1)

by James Miller

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	739 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	275 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE