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Alabama Retail is committed to partnering with our
members to create and keep safe workplaces.
Be sure to check out all of the training tools that are available in our Safety
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Shiftwork Safety
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Session Objectives
Recognize the health, social, and safety effects of working outside the usual 8-hour day shift
Identify strategies for minimizing the negative impact of shiftwork
Stay healthy and safe when working shifts
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Negative EffectsOf Shiftwork• Upsets the body’s
circadian rhythm• May cause disorders
of the cardiovascular system• May cause risk of
cancer• Causes disorders
of the GI system
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Negative Effects Of Shiftwork (cont.)
• Causes sleep deprivation
• Disrupts family and social life
• Reduces workplace safety and alertness
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Cardiovascular Disorders• Heart rate and blood
pressure follow a circadian rhythm
• Increased levels of coronary risk factors
• Poor eating habits, lack of sleep
• Shiftwork not absolutely associated with cardiovascular disease
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Circadian Rhythms
Internal clock
High activity periods
Disorientation and fatigue
Adapting to new schedules
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Gastrointestinal Disorders• Food not digested
well at night• Indigestion, heartburn,
stomachache, and loss of appetite• Prepared foods may
be greasy and heavy• Increased snacking
on junk food• Carbonated drinks
can irritate the stomach
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Sleep Deprivation• Body designed to sleep
at night and wake during the day
• Difficult to rest when body is awake
• Exposure to daylight makes it worse
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Sleep Deprivation (cont.)
In addition:• The world is waking up• Alcohol and caffeine
consumption can interfere with sleep• Daytime sleep is not
as refreshing• Over time, unrelieved
sleep deprivation can cause physical and emotional problems
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Preexisting Conditions• Shiftwork can interfere with
treatment of some diseases
• Workers may get ill when switched to night shift
• Check with your doctor if taking medication
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Family and Social Life• Time with family
reduced
• Difficult to participate in outside activities
• Social interaction is related to physical and mental health
• Feeling of loneliness and isolation
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Workplace Safety• Reduced concentration
• Decreased motivation
• Reduced reaction time
• Fatigue
• Increased risk of accidents and injuries
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Effects of Shiftwork: Yes or No?
Increased risk of cancer
Cardiovascular disorders
Sleep deprivation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Interference with family and social life
Safety on the job
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Effects of ShiftworkDo you understand the
effects of shiftwork?
• Health
• Social
• Safety
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How to Reduce the Negative Effects of Shiftwork• Take steps to get more and better sleep
• Adjust your eating habits
• Exercise regularly
• Increase interaction with friends and family
• Develop strategies for staying alert at work
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Strategies for Better Sleep
• Talk with family, friends, and neighbors
• Relax before going to sleep
• Set a sleeping schedule
• Sleep in a quiet, cool, darkened room
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Strategies for Better Sleep (cont.)
• Have a light snack
• Take naps
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• Maintain a regular eating pattern• Eat a balanced diet
and drink lots of water• Eat your main meal
according to your work schedule• Avoid heavy, greasy
foods at night• Limit intake of junk
food, alcohol, and caffeine
Diet and Eating Habits
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Exercise• Develop an exercise
or stretching routine
• Exercise assists sleep quality
• Exercise improves alertness
• Avoid exercising before going to sleep
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Family and Social Life• Schedule awake
time when family is home• Make friends with
same work schedule• Join a fitness or
hobby club• Schedule weekend
social functions during normal awake time
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Keeping Alert at Work• Do physically
active work
• Change tasks every couple of hours
• Stay in contact with other workers
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• Exercise or stretch
• Drink some caffeine
• Listen to music
Keeping Alert at Work (cont.)
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• Avoid commuting fatigue
• Avoid sleeping pills and stimulants
• Never shortcut safety procedures
Other Shiftwork Tips
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Shiftwork Strategies: True or False?
Set a regular sleep schedule and stick to it.
To stay alert when working late, drink a lot of caffeine and eat a couple of candy bars.
Have a light snack before going to sleep.
Adjust your sleep time on days off to coincide with family activities.
Exercise right before going to bed.
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Shiftwork StrategiesDo you understand:
• The strategies we’ve suggested for minimizing the negative impact of shiftwork?
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Key Points to RememberTo stay healthy and safe while working shifts:
Maintain a regular sleep schedule
Eat a well-balanced, sensible diet
Get enough exercise
Spend time with family and friends
Keep alert on the job and follow all safe work practices