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Shift Work

Shift Work is a safety topic that is imperative to all types of industries, such as; Construction, Customer Service, Driving, Food/Package Goods, General Service, Health Care, Home Safety, Hospitality, Industrial /Manufacturing, Municipalities, Office Safety, Pharmaceutical/Bio Science, Retail, School Bus, Truck Driving, Utilities and Warehousing

Shift work can radically affected an employee's lifestyle. Additionally, shift work changes, also called shift lag, have a marked effect on a person’s sleep patterns. Statistics report that nearly 20% of employees in industrialized countries are employed in shift work that requires them to drastically change their sleep habits weekly or even daily. Many shift workers report falling asleep during work, which increases the risk of industrial accidents and decreases productivity. Many companies are establishing policies to standardize the frequency, duration, and type of shift work. These measures usually involve personal diagnostic surveys and employee interviews, aimed at understanding employee needs and concerns. Is your company involved?

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Help your body adjust to shift work.

How much sleep does your body need? Perhaps a better question would be, 'How much sleep do you get'. Life styles would answer that question and there could be a clash if shift work is involved. Serious safety risks exist for a person with sleep deprivation problems. This Outline offers solutions to help adjust to shift work.
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