Biological Rhythms and Rotating Shift Work. Some Considerations for Air Traffic Controllers and Managers.

Abstract

This report is a general review of some of the current themes and practices regarding rotating shift work; to inform air traffic controllers, technicians, and managers of these issues; and to offer some ideas that may be helpful in dealing with difficulties in this area. There is no pat or easy single solutions to the problems of every employee. Managers are always faced with difficult decisions, and shift work is one of the most difficult because it can become an emotionally charged issue. Keyword: Shift work; Circadian rhythms; Biological time clocks; Rotation; Performance(Human); Fatigue.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA168742

Entities

People

  • Carlton E. Melton
  • Robert S. Bartanowicz

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Aviation Medicine
  • Biological Rhythms
  • Body Temperature
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Circadian Rhythms
  • Families (Human)
  • Hypertension
  • Industrial Production
  • Jet Lag
  • Law Enforcement
  • Law Enforcement Officers
  • Low Temperature
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personnel Management

Readers

  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design