Changes from weekly backward to quicker forward rotating shift systems in the steel industry

Knauth, Peter; Hornberger, Sonia

doi:10.1016/s0169-8141(97)00049-8

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“…Our findings of less favorable health outcomes among workers on a backward rotation schedule agree with the results of earlier studies regarding health outcomes and direction of rotation (16,(21)(22)(23). In line with the arguments favoring forward rotation, as reported by Rosa (28) and stated in the introduction section, we also argue that forward rotation schedules, as opposed to backward rotation schedules, are healthier for shiftworkers because they allow more time off between two blocks of similar shifts and therefore provide employees with more opportunities to recover from their shift and perhaps prevent further accumulation of fatigue.…”

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Direction of shift rotation among three-shift workers in relation to psychological health and work-family conflict

Amelsvoort¹,

Jansen²,

Swaen³

et al. 2004

Scand J Work Environ Health

111

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van Amelsvoort LGPM, Jansen NWH, Swaen GMH, van den Brandt PA, Kant I. Direction of shift rotation among three-shift workers in relation to psychological health and work-family conflict. Scand J Work Environ Health 2004;30(2):149-156. ObjectivesThe aim of the present study was to investigate whether the direction of shift rotation was related to the need for recovery, fatigue, sleep quality, work-family conflict, and leisure time among three-shift workers.Methods Data of 95 workers in forward-rotating three-shift work and 681 workers in backward-rotating threeshift work, with 32 months of follow-up, in the Maastricht cohort study (N=12 095) were used. Both crosssectional and longitudinal analyses were carried out.Results A backward rotation schedule was prospectively related to an increased need for recovery [relative risk (RR) 2.88, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 1.06-7.81] and poor general health (RR 3.21, 95% CI 1.32-7.83), as compared with a forward rotation schedule. Adjustment for demographic and health variables and the characteristics of the work environment did not alter these relations considerably. Furthermore, a forward rotation schedule was prospectively related to less work-family conflict and better sleep quality over the 32 months of follow-up. Finally, high levels of fatigue, need for recovery, poor sleep quality, poor general health, insufficient leisure time, and work-family conflict at first measurement were associated with an increased risk of leaving shiftwork during the follow-up. ConclusionsOptimization of shiftwork schedules, in terms of shift rotation, seems a promising method for decreasing the negative impact accompanying shiftwork. Future studies should investigate whether these findings for three-shift workers are applicable to other shiftwork schedules as well. Furthermore, this study clearly illustrates the existence of secondary selection processes among shiftworkers and thereby emphasizes the complexity of valid shiftwork research.

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“…To decrease the potential adverse health effects of shiftwork, the application of healthier shift systems has been suggested (16,(21)(22)(23). One of the possibilities within three-, four-, five-, or six-shift work is the choice for forward or backward rotation of shift schedules.…”

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Direction of shift rotation among three-shift workers in relation to psychological health and work-family conflict

Amelsvoort¹,

Jansen²,

Swaen³

et al. 2004

Scand J Work Environ Health

111

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“…Fifteen interventions evaluated a change in shift schedule (39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44)(45)(46)(47)(48)(49)(50)(51)(52)(53)(54) (table 4). Mean study quality was 14.9 (range: 9-20).…”

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“…Interventions involved changes from a backward (counter-clockwise) to forward (clockwise) rotating shift (N=6) (40-42, 45, 48, 49, 53) and vice versa (N=1) (44), switching from 8-to 10-or 12-hour shifts (N=6) (43,46,47,50,51,54), adjusting the shift schedule based on ergonomic principles (39), flexible shift scheduling (53), and delaying shift start time (52). Many changes from backward to forward rotating shifts also increased rotation speed (N=4) (40,42,45,53). Follow-up ranged from four weeks to one year (mean 8.3 months, median 9 months).…”

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“…Follow-up ranged from four weeks to one year (mean 8.3 months, median 9 months). The three most frequently evaluated outcomes were sleep (N=15) (39-54), behaviors related to chronic disease risk (eg, diet, physical activity levels, alcohol intake) (N=7) (39,40,45,(48)(49)(50)(51)53), and chronic disease risk factors (eg, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure) (39,(48)(49)(50)53).…”

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Health-related interventions among night shift workers: a critical review of the literature

Neil-Sztramko¹,

Pahwa²,

Demers³

et al. 2014

Scand J Work Environ Health

122

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The following articles refer to this text: 2014;40 (6) 543Review Scand J Work Environ Health. 2014:40(6):543-556. doi:10.5271/sjweh.3445 Health-related interventions among night shift workers: a critical review of the literature Objectives Associations between shift work and chronic disease have been observed, but relatively little is known about how to mitigate these adverse health effects. This critical review aimed to (i) synthesize interventions that have been implemented among shift workers to reduce the chronic health effects of shift work and (ii) provide an overall evaluation of study quality.Methods MeSH terms and keywords were created and used to conduct a rigorous search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, and EMBASE for studies published on or before 13 August 2012. Study quality was assessed using a checklist adapted from Downs & Black.Results Of the 5053 articles retrieved, 44 met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Over 2354 male and female rotating and permanent night shift workers were included, mostly from the manufacturing, healthcare, and public safety industries. Studies were grouped into four intervention types: (i) shift schedule; (ii) controlled light exposure; (iii) behavioral; and, (iv) pharmacological. Results generally support the benefits of fast-forward rotating shifts; simultaneous use of timed bright light and light-blocking glasses; and physical activity, healthy diet, and health promotion. Mixed results were observed for hypnotics. Study quality varied and numerous deficiencies were identified.Conclusions Except for hypnotics, several types of interventions reviewed had positive overall effects on chronic disease outcomes. There was substantial heterogeneity among studies with respect to study sample, interventions, and outcomes. There is a need for further high-quality, workplace-based prevention research conducted among shift workers.

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Adapting shift work schedules for sleep quality, sleep duration, and sleepiness in shift workers

Hulsegge,

Coenen,

Gascon

et al. 2023

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Changes from weekly backward to quicker forward rotating shift systems in the steel industry

Cited by 16 publications

References 6 publications

Direction of shift rotation among three-shift workers in relation to psychological health and work-family conflict

Direction of shift rotation among three-shift workers in relation to psychological health and work-family conflict

Health-related interventions among night shift workers: a critical review of the literature

Adapting shift work schedules for sleep quality, sleep duration, and sleepiness in shift workers

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