Toward better sleep for workers: impressions of some needs.

مقایسه کیفیت خواب و ارتباط آن با شدت خستگی در بین کارگران روزکار و شب‌کار در کارخانه قند در سال 1390

  Background and Objectives: One of the most important needs of life is sleep . Sleep deprivation and fatigue in the long-term leads to physical and psychological failure . In addition to health problems , work efficiency will also decrease . Due to the threats arising from poor sleep quality this study was performed to determine the sleep quality and its relation to fatigue severity between n...

Investigation of the effect of unusual work shifts and sleep deprivation on cognitive performance in workers in the automotive industry

Background and aims: The circadian rhythm is one the most important biological rhythms that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats every 24 hours roughly. This 24-hour cycle includes physiological and behavioral rhythms like sleep cycle. Any disruptions in the body’s natural rhythms can cause many problems, such as drowsiness, sleep deprivation, reduced physical activity, and mental functio...

The effect of sleep disorder on the work ability of workers in a car accessories manufacturing plant

  Background :Work ability assessment and its affecting factors are important in the field of occupational health. One of the factors affecting work ability is sleep disorder, which is very common among workers. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess work ability and its relationship with sleep disorder in workers of a manufacturing plant.   Methods : This cross- sectional study was condu...

Workforce Investment Act Training for Older Workers: Toward a Better Understanding of Older Worker Needs during the Economic Recovery

Investigating relationship between sleep disorders and work ability among workers in construction workshops

Introduction: Sleep is one of the important physiologic needs in daily life cycle, and a part of quality of life. Sleep disorders are considered as one of the most common health problems in work communities that can affect physical, mental performance and ability to work. Therefore, this study aimed at investigating the relationship between sleep disorders and work ability in construction worke...