According to a recent article at Working Nights, companies that have implemented a shift work lifestyle training program tailored to their company needs receive overwhelming benefits for both employees and the company.
On average, shift workers generate more more health care costs than other workers. Shift workers experience an increased risk of a range of diseases such as cardiovascular, obesity and sleep apnea. Their social and personal life are also effected by their working hours.
The good news is that the health of shift workers can be improved with the right training.
In addition, it has been found that employee morale is higher amongst companies that provide shift work lifestyle training. Nearly, 60% of employees at companies that provide shift work lifestyle training rank their morale as good or excellent compared to 35% for staff at companies without shift work training.
Other benefits include:
- A reduction of health care costs between 17-37%.
- Reduced safety incidents
- Reduced worker’s compensation premiums
- Increase of worker productivity by 39%.
In extended 24-hour operations, a well-designed shift schedule or roster is unlikely to provide adequate protection from worker fatigue. An integrated risk management system incorporates data analysis and training towards an effort of reducing fatigue and reducing a company’s costs, risks, and liabilities.
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