OBJECTIVES To compare the relative effects on performance of sleep deprivation and
alcohol. METHODS Performance effects were studied in the same subjects over a period of 28 …

In understanding the safety climate or culture of a workplace, the perceptions and attitudes
of the workforce are important factors in assessing safety needs. Safety solutions may fail if …

OBJECTIVE To examine risk factors for onset of low back pain (LBP) in healthcare workers.
METHODS Nursing students, during their 3 year training period, and 1 year after training …

Twenty seven professional truck drivers completed a 12 hour, 900 km trip under each of three
driving regimes—a relay (staged) trip, a working hours regulated one-way (single) trip, and …

The effects of 28 h of sleep deprivation were compared with varying doses of alcohol up to
0.1% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in the same subjects. The study was conducted in …

The purpose of this study is to monitor in vivo the effect of chemical penetration enhancers
on the delivery of trans-retinol into human skin. Chemical penetration enhancers reversibly …

Several studies exist that have conducted research into the effects of different shiftwork
patterns on the individual, especially regarding 8 and 12h rosters. The findings of these studies …

Twelve-hour shifts are currently regarded by many workers as one solution to the disruptive
effects of shiftwork on health, well-being and lifestyle. Twelve-hour shifts offer larger and …

The information surrounding the occurrence of all traumatic work-related fatalities in Australia
over the years 1982 to 1984 was analyzed. Previous analysis of patterns of accident …

The P wave indices of maximum duration and dispersion have received increasing attention
and have been examined in a broad range of clinical settings. The ECG, as a …