This meta-analysis evaluated whether extended working hours is associated with work injury (either during or after work). 22 studies were included. This study didn’t find significant evidence for all of the expected links found in other studies (e.g. weak or no association between working overtime on incidents), and this is likely a result of their… Continue reading Safety incidents associated with extended working hours. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Tag: sleep-deprivation
Compendium: Sleep & Fatigue Risk Management
Here’s an assortment of papers on sleep and occupational fatigue. Focus is on articles I’ve summarised or full-text I could locate. A few themes are covered: Sleep & Fatigue Fatigue impairment vs BAC / accidents / error Shiftwork design & research / Fatigue Risk Management Systems Fatigue codes and guidelines Fatigue as a performance shaping… Continue reading Compendium: Sleep & Fatigue Risk Management
Impact of work hours on sleep quality: a non-linear and gendered disparity
This study explored the tipping point at which weekly workhours harm sleep in Australian adults – 25 to 64. Data was drawn from >9k people. Providing background they say: Long workhours are one of the main work-related factors affecting sleepiness, short sleep and sleep disturbances Long workhours, in addition to stress, reduce the time available… Continue reading Impact of work hours on sleep quality: a non-linear and gendered disparity
