Shift Work: Preventing Fatigue

For many businesses, operating around the clock is vital for continued functionality and sustained viability. There is a tradeoff however, as this requires individuals to work swing and midnight shifts. For these individuals, the rates of illness and death are higher than those in their day shift counterparts. Those who work these shifts are chronically deprived of sleep, and surveys suggest because of this their involvement in automobile accidents is twice as high as individuals who work during normal business hours.

So for those who work swing and midnight shifts, how are these dangers mitigated? The first step is to understand the problem of fatigue, and then the second is how to prevent it. This online video training demonstrates both of these critical pieces of information; utilize this training and reduce the dangers of fatigue.

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Shift workers, across all industries.

• Introduction
• Understanding the Problem
• Reducing the Problem
• Personal Issues
• Conclusion

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