Between 20-26% of the workforce has nonstandard schedules. This means that they typically work when they would otherwise be asleep, work very long hours, rotate to a new shift just when they are beginning to adjust, and all this while they are expected to perform at high levels and perhaps with high risk activities. This webpage is a resource for information and links on shiftwork history, physiology, psychology, performance, scheduling, and research. [UNDER CONSTRUCTION]Circadian Rhythm and Physiology
Effects and Impact of Shiftwork
Strategies for Shiftwork Adaptation
Scheduling Strategies & Software
Emerging Technology
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Sleep related pages (sleep disorders, interventions)Books, journals, newsletters
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Consulting, Training, & Information
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Shiftwork Articles & Programs by Swenson
- Into the night: Coping with the effects of shiftwork
- Keep the lights on for me: Coping with Com Center Shiftwork
- Working with one eye closed (23 of 40+ PPT slide series)
last updated 2-2-02
David X. Swenson PhD LP DABPS
dswenson@css.edu
