Your Company Is Creating a New Rotating Night Shift for Its

question 24

Multiple Choice

Your company is creating a new rotating night shift for its workers. How would you advise them to proceed in order to reduce the risks associated with circadian rhythm disruption?

• A) Make sure that night shifts always span the entire night.
• B) Install a free coffee machine for the workers to use when the feel sleepy.
• C) Rotate shifts every night by at least 6 hours, so that no worker is left on the night shift for very long.
• D) Allow a break for workers to have a brief nap during their shifts.

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