
Shiftwork
Problems and Solutions
Peter Lang Verlag
Published on 1. March 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-3-631-49133-1 (ISBN)
Description
In recent years, an increasing awareness of the fact that shiftwork may have many negative effects on the workers has been perceptible. Managers, unions, health practitioners and politicians should have a basic understanding of the possible effects of shiftwork on well-being, health, social life, performance and accidents. In this book, four prominent European shiftwork researchers not only present current information on all these problems, but also offer practical solutions to reduce their amount. These solutions have been tested in many organisations in industry and the service sector.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Frankfurt a.M.
Germany
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
fig. and tab.
Dimensions
Height: 21 cm
Width: 14.8 cm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-631-49133-1 (9783631491331)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
The Editors: Prof. W. P. Colquhoun, Ph.D., taught at the University of Sussex.
Prof. Dr. G. Costa teaches at the University of Verona.
Prof. S. Folkard, D. Sc., teaches at the University of Wales-Swansea.
Prof. Dr. P. Knauth teaches at the University of Karlsruhe.
Prof. Dr. G. Costa teaches at the University of Verona.
Prof. S. Folkard, D. Sc., teaches at the University of Wales-Swansea.
Prof. Dr. P. Knauth teaches at the University of Karlsruhe.
Content
Contents: Categories and parameters of shiftwork systems - Biological disruption in shiftworkers - Effects on performance efficiency - Psychosocial effects - Effects on health and well-being - Special health measures for night and shiftworkers - Design of shiftwork systems - Shiftwork at sea.