Shiftwork: An Annotated Bibliography on Shiftwork Fatigue and Safety

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

by James Miller

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This annotated bibliography provides a comprehensive overview of the research on shiftwork fatigue and safety. It includes studies on the effects of shiftwork on sleep, alertness, performance, and health. It also includes studies on the effectiveness of interventions to reduce shiftwork fatigue and improve safety.

Shiftwork is a common work schedule that involves working during non-traditional hours, such as nights, weekends, and holidays. Shiftwork can disrupt the body's natural sleep-wake cycle, which can lead to fatigue, impaired alertness, and decreased performance. Shiftwork has also been linked to an increased risk of accidents, injuries, and health problems.

The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to provide a comprehensive overview of the research on shiftwork fatigue and safety. This bibliography includes studies on the effects of shiftwork on sleep, alertness, performance, and health. It also includes studies on the effectiveness of interventions to reduce shiftwork fatigue and improve safety.

Effects of Shiftwork on Sleep

Shiftwork can disrupt the body's natural sleep-wake cycle, which can lead to a number of sleep problems, including:

• Difficulty falling asleep
• Difficulty staying asleep
• Waking up too early
• Non-restorative sleep

Shiftwork can also lead to a decrease in the amount of time spent in deep sleep, which is the most restorative stage of sleep.

Effects of Shiftwork on Alertness

Shiftwork can also impair alertness, which can lead to decreased performance and an increased risk of accidents. Shiftworkers are more likely to experience:

• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Impaired attention
• Slowed reaction times

Shiftwork can also lead to a decrease in the body's production of cortisol, a hormone that helps to regulate alertness. This can make it even more difficult for shiftworkers to stay awake and alert.

Effects of Shiftwork on Performance

Shiftwork can also impair performance, both in terms of cognitive and physical tasks. Shiftworkers are more likely to experience:

• Decreased accuracy
• Increased errors
• Slowed reaction times
• Decreased productivity

Shiftwork can also lead to a decrease in the body's production of testosterone, a hormone that helps to regulate muscle mass and strength. This can make it more difficult for shiftworkers to perform physical tasks.

Effects of Shiftwork on Health

Shiftwork has also been linked to an increased risk of a number of health problems, including:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Cancer

Shiftwork can also lead to a decrease in the body's production of melatonin, a hormone that helps to regulate sleep and protect against cancer. This can make shiftworkers more susceptible to these diseases.

Interventions to Reduce Shiftwork Fatigue and Improve Safety

There are a number of interventions that can be used to reduce shiftwork fatigue and improve safety. These interventions include:

• Scheduling
• Light therapy
• Sleep aids
• Caffeine
• Napping

Scheduling interventions can help to reduce shiftwork fatigue by ensuring that shiftworkers get enough sleep. Light therapy can help to regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle and improve alertness. Sleep aids can help shiftworkers fall asleep and stay asleep. Caffeine can help to improve alertness. Napping can help to reduce fatigue and improve performance.

Shiftwork can have a significant impact on sleep, alertness, performance, and health. However, there are a number of interventions that can be used to reduce shiftwork fatigue and improve safety. 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