Florida Injury Lawyer Blog
Workplace injury in Tamarac and other communities is a serious concern for all workers. While we expect some workers – such as construction workers – to face higher risks because of the nature of their jobs, some studies suggest that shift work may be one of the job types that can be especially risky. There are a few reasons for this:
1) Shift workers often have disrupted sleep cycles, sometimes staying awake for long periods of time to readjust to a new shift.
This has been shown to have a negative impact on circadian rhythms, which in turn has been linked with higher instances of heart disease, some cancers, and other serious illness.
2) Shift workers may suffer from greater fatigue.
According to University of Buenos Aires researchers shift workers may have lower serotonin levels than other employees, which is one reason why they may be getting less sleep and lower quality sleep than workers who have more traditional jobs. No matter the cause, many studies have shown a strong link between fatigue and shift work.
Employees working the night shift could face additional risks
