Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Fire Fighters and EMS ... - NAEMT

<strong>Effects</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sleep</strong> <strong>Deprivation</strong> on Fire Fighters and EMS Responders
Table 5. 6. Additional Resources on Managing Work Hours
Resource
<strong>Sleep</strong> strategies for shift workers (brochure). Available
at www.sleepfoundation.org/Merchant2/
merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=NSF&Product_Code=139&Category_Code=PEB.
($.50)
When "9 to 5" Isn't an Option Available at
www.sleepfoundation.org/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?S-
creen=PROD&Store_Code=NSF&Product_Code=183-
&Category_Code=PEBp://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleeptionary/index.php?id=20&subsection=coping.
($5.00)
Speed kills, so does fatigue (videotape). Available at
www.sleepfoundation.org/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?S-
creen=PROD&Store_Code=NSF&Product_Code=151-
&Category_Code=PEB ($19.95)
Day/Night <strong>Sleep</strong> Strategies for Shift Workers
Videotape (videotape). Available at
www.sleepfoundation.org/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?S-
creen=PROD&Store_Code=NSF&Product_Code=138-
&Category_Code=PEB. ($19.95)
Working with Stress (Pub. No. 2003-114D). First
NIOAH training and educational educational video
available 1-800-35-NIOSH
Overtime and Extended Work Shifts: Recent Findings
on Illness, Inuries and Health Behaviors, DHHS
(NIOSH) Publication No. 2004-143
Work-related Roadway Crashes - Who 's at Risk?
DHHS (NIOSH) Pubilication No. 2004-137
Plain Language about Shiftwork. DHHS (NIOSH)
Publication No. 1997-145
The Practical Guide to Managing 24-Hour
Operations from www.circadian.com
Description
This brochure outlines the common effects <strong>of</strong> shift
work on health, workplace alertness and productivity
and <strong>of</strong>fers tips about diet, sleep environment,
medications, light therapy and sleep hygiene.
Public education poster.
An in-depth look at the causes and consequences <strong>of</strong>
drowsy driving through the use <strong>of</strong> graphics, personal
testimonials, and expert interviews. Explains proper
sleep habits, common sleep disorders, the "biological
clock," and the use <strong>of</strong> caffeine and naps. Excellent for
shift workers, and commercial drivers and noncommercial
drivers alike.
This 11 minute educational video builds on the
knowledge <strong>of</strong> its companion brochure regarding sleep,
health, and nontraditional work schedules. This video
is for workplace viewing for employees and
management.
Desribes workplace factors that can create or
exacerbate stress and suggests practical measures to
reduce stress.
Presents a review <strong>of</strong> the methods and findings from 52
studies that examined the relationship between long
work hours and selected health outcomes. Also
provides recommendations on issues and priorities to
consider in future research.
Companion fact sheets provide information that
employers and others can use for assessing risks for
motor vehicle injuries and deaths in their work setting
and for taking effective steps to reduce those risks.
Provides basic facts about shiftwork and talks about
ways to make shiftwork life easier.
Guide to aspects to assess in any 24-hour worksite
and suggested dimensions for safe, effective work and
employee well being.
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