Title: Long working hours, safety, and health: Toward a national research agenda
Abstract: American Journal of Industrial MedicineVolume 49, Issue 11 p. 930-942 Article Long working hours, safety, and health: Toward a national research agenda†‡ Claire C. Caruso PhD, RN, Corresponding Author Claire C. Caruso PhD, RN [email protected] Division of Applied Research and Technology, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Cincinnati, OhioResearch Health Scientist, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C-24, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998.Search for more papers by this authorTim Bushnell PhD, MPA, Tim Bushnell PhD, MPA Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations, and Field Studies, NIOSH, Cincinnati, OhioSearch for more papers by this authorDonald Eggerth PhD, Donald Eggerth PhD Education and Information Division, NIOSH, Cincinnati, OhioSearch for more papers by this authorAnneke Heitmann PhD, Anneke Heitmann PhD Circadian Technologies, Inc, Stoneham, MassachusettsSearch for more papers by this authorBill Kojola, Bill Kojola Occupational Safety and Health, AFL-CIO, Washington, D.C.Search for more papers by this authorKatharine Newman, Katharine Newman Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Program, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Washington, D.C.Search for more papers by this authorRoger R. Rosa PhD, Roger R. Rosa PhD Office of Director, NIOSH, Washington, D.C.Search for more papers by this authorSteven L. Sauter PhD, Steven L. Sauter PhD Division of Applied Research and Technology, NIOSH, Cincinnati, OhioSearch for more papers by this authorBryan Vila PhD, Bryan Vila PhD Criminal Justice Program, Washington State University, Spokane, WashingtonSearch for more papers by this author Claire C. Caruso PhD, RN, Corresponding Author Claire C. Caruso PhD, RN [email protected] Division of Applied Research and Technology, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Cincinnati, OhioResearch Health Scientist, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C-24, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998.Search for more papers by this authorTim Bushnell PhD, MPA, Tim Bushnell PhD, MPA Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations, and Field Studies, NIOSH, Cincinnati, OhioSearch for more papers by this authorDonald Eggerth PhD, Donald Eggerth PhD Education and Information Division, NIOSH, Cincinnati, OhioSearch for more papers by this authorAnneke Heitmann PhD, Anneke Heitmann PhD Circadian Technologies, Inc, Stoneham, MassachusettsSearch for more papers by this authorBill Kojola, Bill Kojola Occupational Safety and Health, AFL-CIO, Washington, D.C.Search for more papers by this authorKatharine Newman, Katharine Newman Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Program, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Washington, D.C.Search for more papers by this authorRoger R. Rosa PhD, Roger R. Rosa PhD Office of Director, NIOSH, Washington, D.C.Search for more papers by this authorSteven L. Sauter PhD, Steven L. Sauter PhD Division of Applied Research and Technology, NIOSH, Cincinnati, OhioSearch for more papers by this authorBryan Vila PhD, Bryan Vila PhD Criminal Justice Program, Washington State University, Spokane, WashingtonSearch for more papers by this author First published: 31 August 2006 https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.20373Citations: 141 † The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. ‡ This article is a US government work and, as such, is in the public domain in the United States of America. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Background A significant and growing number of people work long hours. Research examining impacts is limited, but raises concerns about risks to the worker, the family, the employer, and the community. The purpose of this report, which is authored by the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Long Work Hours Team, is to motivate and guide future research by proposing a framework for studying long work hours and discussing research gaps. Methods The NORA Long Work Hours Team examined research reports and literature reviews, and gathered input from a conference on long work hours organized by the Team and faculty from University of Maryland. Results and Conclusion A framework is proposed for long work hours, including determinants, outcomes, and moderating factors of long work hours, suggesting that studies need to include more clear and complete descriptions of work schedules, worker characteristics, and the work environment, and need to consider a wider range of possible health, safety, social and economic outcomes for workers, families, employers, and the community. Additional studies are needed on vulnerable employee groups and those critical to public safety. More studies are also needed to develop interventions and test their effectiveness. Am. J. Ind. Med. 2006. Published 2006 Wiley-Liss, Inc. REFERENCES Åkerstedt T. 2003. Shift work and disturbed sleep/wakefulness. Occup Med-Oxford 53: 89–94. 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