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Circadian Lighting Systems utilize biological principles developed at Harvard University to provide physiological adaptation to night work.
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index.htm Successful management of a shiftwork operation requires that a company pay special attention to the challenges of the shiftwork lifestyle and understand that both biological and social factors make it far more difficult for shiftworkers to perform their duties safely...Articles, online forums, and other resources for people working shiftwork.
http://www.nightowlnet.com/
The International Association for Time-Use Research aims to be a scientific organization that fosters exchange of ideas dealing with time use. Various links to national and international research including one on the "24 hour society."
http://www.stmarys.ca/partners/iatur/
Effects of shiftwork and strategies for the shiftworker to cope.
http://members.tripod.com/~shiftworker/
A conference cosponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the MacArthur Network on the Family and the Economy November 20-21, 1997. Presentation write-ups and useful network links.
http://www.olin.wustl.edu/macart.../conference/conference-index.htm
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE No 93/104/EC of 23 November 1993 concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time
http://www.incomesdata.co.uk/brief/wtimedir.htm
Shiftwork safety, health and scheduling resources. Center for world-wide research.
http://shiftwork.org
A forum for insomniacs, shift workers, and other night owls. It includes news, information, and entertainment presented by and for night people.
http://www.nightworkers.com/
Circadian Technologies WEB publications' site provides salient information for night-shift workers and managers.
http://www.workingnights.com
What is shift lag, who gets shift lag, and how to reduce it.
http://www.shiftlag.com
Understanding your 'biological clock' helps you cope with shiftwork.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/coping_with_shiftwork
Roster design specialists for day work and shiftwork operations offering cost savings, plus health and lifestyle benefits for employees.
http://www.shiftworksolutions.com
Online resource for shiftworkers and their managers. Provide training solutions for manufacturing, hospitals, casinos and airports, reducing costs and fatigue and improving safety and quality of life.
http://www.shiftwork.co.nz
Optimizing the 24/7 workforce via schueduling and training. Shift work schedules and lifestyle education to minimize risk and decrease costs.
http://www.circadian.com/