General Occupational Implications of Round-the-Clock Operations

General Occupational Implications of Round-the-Clock Operations 

MARK R. ROSEKIND, DAVID J. C. FLOWER, KEVIN B. GREGORY, AND W. EDWARD JUNG 

The world has evolved significantly, and with it, the need for RTC Ops to meet societal demands. Our traditional views, concepts, terminology, and data on shift work and occupational requirements no longer fully reflect the dramatic changes that are now commonplace in our society. Examining the role and effects of sleep loss in occupational settings requires an evolved definition that more accurately reflects the RTC Ops that pervade the modem workforce. 

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