A compressed shift schedule : dealing with some of the problems of shift-work

Abstract

"This study examines some of the psychological and behavioral effects of a 12-hour compressed shift schedule on coal miners in two organizations in Western Canada. It suggests that young, married compressed shift workers are more satisfied with their family relationship. They spend less of their leisure time with spouses when working shifts, and do not spend any more time with them on their days off. They have less time available for many leisure activities on their workday. The extra time on days off is not reayllocated to the leisure activities they were unable to do on their workdays. Some extra leisure time on days off may be spent on personal hobbies. There is no suggestion that the compressed shift schedule has any negative effect on the individual's health." (author's abtract) ((en)) Die Studie untersucht die Auswirkungen einer 12-Stunden-Schicht auf Bergbauarbeiter in Kanada. Einbezogen wurden die Arbeitszufriedenheit, das Schlaf- und Freizeitverhalten und die Zufriedenheit mit dem Familienleben. (IAB)