Title
Working while the world sleeps: A consideration of sleep and shift work design
Abstract
The evolution of society and economic pressure has provided the impetus for operating on a 24-hr basis in many industries. This has occurred with relatively little attention toward sleep deprivation and related problems facing shift workers and the organizations employing them. This paper first documents the move toward shift work and some sleep problems associated with it. We then describe sleep disorders that impact job performance. Next, we describe alternative schedules and give suggestions for shift work implementation. Finally, we offer some normative advice regarding the treatment of shift employees.
Department(s)
Management
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021189305076
Keywords
Shift work, Sleep deprivation, Sleep disorders, Work schedules
Publication Date
1-1-2002
Recommended Citation
Oexman, Robert D., Tami L. Knotts, and Jeff Koch. ": a consideration of sleep and shift work design." Employee responsibilities and rights journal 14, no. 4 (2002): 145-157.
Journal Title
Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal
