Fatigue
Study data from James Cook University update knowledge of fatigue
Published in Disease Risk Factor Week, April 27th, 2008
According to a study from Townsville, Australia, "A prospective epidemiological study was conducted at a fly-in-fly-out mining operation in Australia to assess the dynamics of occupational fatigue and its potential risk factors. Performance and perceived fatigue were measured at the start/finish of each 12-h shift throughout the 28-day roster (10 days day shift work on-site, 5 days rest off-site, 8 days night shift work on-site and 5 days rest off-site) using the Mackworth Clock Vigilance test and the Swedish Occupational Fatigue Inventory, respectively."
"Additionally, major predisposing/reinforcing factors of fatigue were measured including a detailed sleep diary...
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