The correlation between work shift and level of fatigue among workers

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the relationship between work shifts and level of fatigue among workers. This study used descriptive correlation methods with a cross-sectional approach. Data were collected through a questionnaire of 80 respondents. The majority of respondents (n = 64, 80%) were 20–40 years of age and had less than 10 years of work experience (n = 54, 67.5%), workers experienced fatigue (n = 12, 15%) and exhaustion (n = 64, 80%). A chi-square test showed no correlation between work shift and the level of fatigue (p = .235). This study recommends that companies pay attention to middle-adult workers because they may experience higher levels of fatigue and require a lighter workload. Occupational health nurses should educate workers on exercise, stretching, and relaxation techniques to help reduce worker fatigue. It is important to have 15–30 min of rest after working 4 h.