1976/05/01 by J. Rutenfranz, Peter Knauth, W. P. Colquhoun · 1 citation
Psychology · Medicine · Engineering · #Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue #Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders #Shift work #Night work #Working hours #Working time #Work (physics) #Duration (music) #Human factors and ergonomics #Gerontology #Poison control #Simulation #Psychology #Aeronautics #Medicine #Engineering #Medical emergency #Labour economics #Psychiatry #Mechanical engineering #Economics
paper · doi:10.1080/00140137608931549
openalex publication_date 1976/05/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
First the time elements of n working day, the duration of working time and the time positioning of working time are treated under ergonomics aspects, Second the reasons for shiftwork, different types of shiftwork as well as effects on health and on family and social life are discussed. Finally the following physiological criteria for optimal shift-schedules are presented: (1) Single night shifts are better than consecutive night shifts. (2) At least 24 hours free time should be allowed after each night shift. (3) The cycle of a shift system should not he too long. (4) The length of the shift should be related to the type of work. (5) In connection with continuous shiftwork as many free weekends as possible should be arranged.