You work for a medium-large maintenance company who provide both emergency and regular maintenance support to commercial and residential properties. As the work includes emergency provision there are staff who work shifts across 24hours. Compliants have been raised about the amount of ill heath caused by working shifts by all levels of employees. The Safety, Health and Wellbeing committee are revising an ineffective Health and Wellbeing Strategy and have asked you to produce a report about the potential ill health effects of shift working and what can be done to mitigate the ill health issues. Marks: What is shift working? 15% What are the potential ill health effects? 30% Who is particularly vulnerable to night shifts? 10% What can be done to mitigate the ill health effects? 30% |