Night Shift Errors

Very simply, when we are tired, we are more prone to making mistakes. Therefore, performance and safety can be especially compromised on the night shift because alertness is inherently lower at night, and because the night shift can affect quantity and quality of sleep, and thus, alertness as well.

Many recent studies show that errors and accidents are much more prevalent on the night shift. In fact, it is estimated that there is a 5% drop in productivity on the night shift, and this drop costs companies $79.4 billion per year in lost productivity. In addition, the risk of sustaining a serious injury is 43% higher on the night shift than on the day shift. Likewise, work-related fatalities are more than twice as likely to occur at night, and the percentage of fatalities attributed to human error is especially high during the overnight hours.

How CIRCADIAN can help you

For 25 years CIRCADIAN has been helping companies deal with the challenges of night shift errors through the following areas:

Managing a Shiftwork Lifestyle. This on-site training program provides critical information to help employees deal with the challenges of working shiftwork, especially the night shift. Training includes information on fatigue, alertness, sleep, nutrition, health, family/social life and more.
Shift Schedule Optimization. By working with employees, unions, and management, CIRCADIAN develops schedule options that meet the business needs, satisfy worker preferences, and are compatible with human physiology to promote health, safety, and alertness.
24/7 Workplace Evaluation and Design. By incorporating specific design features, including lighting, sound, temperature, and ergonomic principles into your facility, employee alertness can be maximized at any time of the day or night.
Staffing Level Analysis. The optimal staffing level can be determined by a CIRCADIAN algorithm that provides a step-by-step analysis of the essential positions to be filled on each shift.