Labour Research June 2004

Health & Safety Matters

Long hours increase injury risks

Long working days, excessive consecutive work days and limited involvement in scheduling are all linked to increased risk of ergonomics-related injuries.

Employees who reported little or no influence over their work schedule had significant increases in injuries of the shoulders, hips and knees, US researchers found.

* Ergonomics risks, myths, and solutions for extended hours operations, Circadian Technologies www.circadian.com