Shift work tolerance is a term describing the ability to adapt to shift work without adverse
consequences. In this paper we systematically review literature published investigating the …

Nurse rostering is a complex scheduling problem that affects hospital personnel on a daily
basis all over the world. The need for quality software solutions is acute for a number of …

Many 21st century operations are characterised by teams of workers dealing with significant
risks and complex technology, in competitive, commercially-driven environments. Informed …

Chronobiology is the science concerned with investigations of time-dependent changes in
physiological variables. Circadian rhythms refer to variations that recur every 24 hours …

In modern society, more and more people work during 'non‐standard'working hours,
including shift and night work, which are recognized risk factors for health, safety and social …

A complete resource, this handbook presents current knowledge on concepts and methods
of human factors and ergonomics, and their applications to help improve quality, safety …

This is a fully revised and updated edition of the 1993 title Ergonomics for Beginners. It
provides an excellent practical primer for anyone approaching the subject for the first time …

Completely revised and updated, A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Second
Edition presents a comprehensive introduction to the field. Building on the foundation of the …

We are told that'work is good for us' and that ill health is caused by'individual lifestyles'.
Drawing on research from public health, social policy, epidemiology, geography and …

The lack of standardization in shiftwork research has been recognized. In response, a
battery of selfreport questionnaires has been developed, which might usefully be employed …