How to combat the health risks of shift work
Disrupted sleep patterns and shift work can lead to problems on the job. There are steps that can minimize those risks.
More information
- Visit the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health’s website for information on understanding the risks of shift work and managing fatigue.
- Psychologically healthy and safe workplace (video)
- How to keep lone workers safe (article)
- 7 strategies for managing workplace fatigue (article)
- We're all exhausted. Here's what workplaces can do about it (article)
Have health and safety questions? Please contact Denise Lam, WSPS Account Manager, Small Business at [email protected].
The information in this article is accurate as of its publication date.
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