Night Shifts could Increase Accident Risk at Work

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Disturbed sleep and night shift work are related to falling asleep unintentionally at work and require special attention with respect to occupational safety, finds a study in "Occupational and Environmental Medicine".

Researchers in Sweden surveyed 5,589 individuals in 40 companies to investigate which variables related to work, lifestyle, or background increased the risk of unintentional sleep either during work hours, or during leisure time. They found that the risk of unintentional sleep ... (59 more words)

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