Edited by Dr. Stefano Casali
" second part
Factors affecting tolerance for shift work
Individual characteristics
Age
Sex
Circadian structure
Personality / behaviors
Sleep strategies
Health state
Family and social conditions
Marital state
N ° and age of children
Attitudes of the family
Partner's work
Economic revenue
Dwelling
Social conditions
Social support
Commuting
Social services
Social involvement
Tradition of shift work
Community organization
Working conditions
Compensatory measures
Monetary compensation
Organization of work
Satisfaction
Workloads
Counseling
Working hours
Shift schemes
Shift schedules
Overtime
Amount of night work
Flexible hours
Participation in the organization
Epidemiological modifications
IMPROVEMENT OF
WORKING CONDITIONS
IMPROVEMENT OF
LIFE CONDITION
Legislation
Diet
General preventive measures
Physical conditions
Reduction of heavy physical work
Dwelling
Limitation of hours
Transportation
Prolonged (extraordinary)
Social services
Compensatory actions
COUNTERWEIGHTS
COUNTERMEASURES
> occupational hygiene
> salary
<workloads
<night shifts
Job enrichment
<working hours
> rest and holidays
> breaks for meals and naps
> social services
> health surveillance
transition to day work
Watch out for
Sleep disorders
Digestive disorders
Asthma and COPD
Disorders of reproductive function
Use of medications / drugs
Hemeralopia
Age> 45 years
Personality (anxiety and neuroticism)
Women with young children
Long commuting
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