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Changing the hours of shiftwork : a comparison of 8- and 12-hour shift rosters in a group of computer operators / Ann M. Williamson, C.G.I. Gower and B.C. Clarke

Sumario: Twelve-hour shifts are currently regarded by many workers as one solution to the disruptive effects of shiftwork on health, well-being and lifestyle. Twelve-hour shifts offer larger and more frequent blocks of leisure time than do 8-h. shifts. Nevertheless, concern must be addressed about the possible effects of working these additional hours on work quality and productivity and whether they are worked at significant extra cost to the worker. In a study of 75 computer operators, the effect of changing from a predominantly 8 h. per shift irregular roster to a 12 h per shift regular roster was investigated

En: Ergonomics. - London and Washington. - Vol. 37, nº 2, February 1994 ; p. 287-298

1. Ergonomía . 2. Trabajo por turnos . 3. Jornada laboral . 4. Organización del trabajo . 5. Productividad . 6. Satisfacción laboral . 7. Informática . I. Gower, C.G.I. . II. Clarke, B.C. . III. Título. IV. Título: Ergonomics.