Supporting Shift Workers
Suggestions from medical experts to support employees who work odd hours.
- Provide schedules that are as predictable as business needs permit.
- Limit the number of nights worked consecutively.
- Avoid scheduling double shifts and overtime when possible.
- Consider allowing long or frequent breaks, plus flextime and telecommuting.
- Install work-area lighting that is optimal for night-shift workers.
- Designate areas and times for employees to nap in the workplace.
- Provide training for employees to manage their sleep and reduce their fatigue.
- Educate supervisors on how to identify chronically tired employees and when to intervene.
- Provide health and wellness programs that are accessible at night and on weekends.
- Encourage regular physical exams.
- Develop programs to screen for fitness for duty as well as for sleep apnea and other sleep-related disorders.
- Offer transportation to and from remote worksites.
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