The health, safety and wellbeing of shift workers in health and social care environments

Author:
HEALTH SAFETY AND WELLBEING PARTNERSHIP GROUP
Publisher:
Health Safety and Wellbeing Partnership Group
Publication year:
2018
Pagination:
13
Place of publication:
Leeds

This guidance has been developed to highlight some of the key health, safety and wellbeing issues associated with shift work; and support managers to work in partnership with union representatives to mitigate the impact on staff and the organisation. It sets out: how shift work can impact on health, safety and wellbeing; how to manage the risk as an organisation; how to manage the risk as an individual; and the importance of partnership working. Specific aspects covered in this document include: compliance with the Working Time Regulations; risk assessment of shift work; best practice for health, safety and wellbeing of shift working; and measures to reduce the individual health impacts and safety issues related to shift work. These cover: physical health; psychological health; sleeping; alertness at work; driving home; use of stimulants and sedatives; support from GP or occupational health; reporting concerns; and professional responsibilities. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
conditions of employment, working hours, staff management, risk assessment, health professionals, care workers, safety;
Content type:
practice guidance
Location(s):
England
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