There are similar documents from the European Foundation for the Improvement
of Living and Working Lives (based in Dublin)
BEST 1/2000 - Shiftwork and Health
http://www.eurofound.ie/publications/files/EF0009EN.pdf
BEST 10/1996 - Compressed Working Time
http://www.eurofound.ie/publications/files/EF9645EN.pdf
BEST 11/1998 - Continuous Shift Systems
http://www.eurofound.ie/publications/files/EF9802EN.pdf
HSE has also looked at a self help book "The Shiftworkers' Guide" and
trialing it on Police Officers :
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/crr_htm/2001/crr01365.htm
Geoff Helliwell
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Richard Brown (ADMA SEPD)
Sent: 15 December 2001 04:58
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Subject: Re: Lifestyle changes for shift workers
NIOSH have a very readable publication on shiftwork entitled Plain Language
About Shiftwork which can be found at:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/97-145.pdf
<http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/97-145.pdf>
This includes a chapter on "Coping Strategies for the Individual" which may
contain the information you are looking for a toolbox talk.
Regards
Richard Brown
Occupational Hygienist
Health, Safety & Environment Division
Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company
PO Box 303, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-260-65325
Fax: +971-260-64997
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