Is working 2nd shift bad for your health?

Researchers found that shift workers’ departure from normal sleep/wake cycles, along with fluctuations of physical activity and dietary intake, carry consequences including increased stress, heightened risk of injury and disease and sleep deprivation.

How do you adjust to second shift?

How to Adjust to a New Shift

1. Get enough sleep. The first thing you want to do is establish a strict sleep schedule.
2. Avoid distractions. Of course, everyone should have a life outside of work.
3. Plan your meals.
4. If all else fails, use (don’t abuse) caffeine.

What are the typical hours for second shift?

Working a second shift schedule means that you start work in the late afternoon and work into the late evening. A typical second shift schedule usually starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m., however, second shift hours can vary depending on the company’s needs.

How do you manage afternoon shifts?

1. Find your rhythm

1. Keep your work area well lit.
2. Take short exercise breaks if possible.
3. Nap before your shift.
4. Stay social.
5. Sleepiness tends to hit night shift workers hardest around 4 or 5 a.m. Plan to get your most boring tasks done before then if you can.
6. Moderate your caffeine intake.

Does exercise help you sleep better after night shift?

For some graveyard shift workers, yes, they may experience that endorphin “hit” or “runners high” preventing them from falling asleep quickly, but in most cases, exercising after night shift, even within 1-2 hours, does not make an obvious difference.

How do you set a night shift sleep schedule?

Consistency is critical when setting a night shift sleep schedule. Set your alarm for the same time each day and be reliable with your bedtimes. Try going to bed as soon as possible after work so that your body does not get tricked into staying up.

Why do second shift workers sleep so much?

Second- and third-shift workers fight their circadian clock – the internal clock of when your body wants to be awake and when it wants to sleep. We’re naturally programmed to be alert in the day and gradually get sleepy in the evening, with the least alert time occurring around 2 to 6 a.m.

How can I Make my Night Shift last longer?

Before your next night shift, set your alarm so that you wake up as close to the start of your workday as possible. Another option is to nap for a few hours when you get home from a night shift, and plan a longer nap so that you wake up right before work the next evening.

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