Physical fitness: An operator's approach to coping with shift work
There is a strong correlation between a shift worker's ability to remain alert and the physical fitness of the individual. Alertness is a key element of a nuclear plant operator's ability to effectively monitor and control plant status. The constant changes in one's metabolism caused by the rotation of work (and sleep) hours can be devastating to his or her health. Many workers with longevity in the field, however, have found it beneficial to maintain some sort of workout or sport activity, feeling that this activity offsets the physical burden of backshift. The author's experience working shifts for 10 years and his reported increase in alertness through exercise and diet manipulation are described in this paper.
- OSTI ID:
- 5198314
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-890833-; TRN: 90-004031
- Journal Information:
- Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Supplement; (USA), Vol. 59; Conference: 14. biennial conference on reactor operating experience: plant operations - the human element, Charlotte, NC (USA), 6-9 Aug 1989
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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