Fatigue and workplace sleepiness are consequences of modern industrial society. Fatigue
is a complex biological phenomenon that occurs as a function of time awake, time-of-day …

Purpose: Healthcare organizations often have to provide patient care around the clock. Shift
work (any shift outside of 7 am to 6 pm) and long work hours increase the risk for short sleep …

Shift work is associated with impaired alertness and performance due to sleep loss and
circadian misalignment. This study examined sleep between shift types (day, evening …

The objective of this review was to examine the evidence for the link between fatigue and
safety, especially in transport and occupational settings. For the purposes of this review …

Recently, there have been a number of advances in technology, including in mobile devices,
globalization of companies, display technologies and healthcare, all of which require …

Working time arrangements that require shift work or other non-standard working hours have
significant potential to encroach on time that is highly valued for family, social and leisure …

Driving fatigue is a serious issue for the transportation sector, decreasing the driver's
performance and increasing accident risk. This study aims to investigate how fatigue …

Fatigue is a major risk factor for occupational 'accidents' and injuries, and involves
dimensions of physical, mental, and muscular fatigue. These dimensions are largely …

The impact on health and safety of the combination of chronic sleep deficits and extended
working hours has received worldwide attention. Using the National Health Interview Survey …

Background The impact of long working hours on health has been of major concern since
the late 19th Century. Working hours are again increasing in the US. Methods An overview …