Chapter 10
Work shifts
Abstract
This chapter introduces the concepts and terminology associated with work shifts. The advantages and disadvantages of different work schedules are discussed with an emphasis on health, safety, and worker satisfaction.
Keywords
work shifts
night and evening shift
rotating shifts
HSE fatigue index
10.1. Shift work
Business is no longer just 8–5. Technology and the speed of the modern world have driven our need for workers on multiple shifts. It is often cost prohibitive to have expensive equipment used only 8 h a day. Critical operations often require around the clock operators and supervision. There are numerous work shift and schedule combinations that can be used to meet these needs. Each has different features, ...
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