What is “shift work”? The very basic way to describe it when a work schedule is not fitted within normal 9 to 5 . It can also mean that the hours performed by an individual are more than normal 8 hour working day.
In the last few years because of the economic growth we are developed into so-called “24 hour/day society”. The latest survey says that about 20% pf people are doing alternating shifts. But the recent trends prove that the number of these people, especially in some areas of trade, is in rise.
People doing shift work tend to take more sick leave and also have the increased risk of developing some diseases such as ulcer or heart disease. Women working night shifts are more likely to develop problems with periods or difficulty with pregnancy.
Unfortunately sleep disorders do not only effect the night hours, they also have a major impact on the day activities as well, such as our mental well-being, the level of stress, our productivity, and the safety.
