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keep facilities open 24 hours, research finds Study shows shift work takes toll on mind and body Most nine-to-five workers com- plain about the strain and tedium of working the same hours five days a week. However, studies show workers on rotating shifts are under greater stress than those working regular fixed hours. Concordia University professor of Management Muhammad Jamal has conducted five major studies of shift workers since 1976. Jamal says that, although approximately 25 per cent of Canadians work shifts, relatively little research has probed shift work's psychological and physical effects. Jamal's interest in the subject was sparked when he worked in a lumber camp one summer and experienced the drain of working shifts. Doctors, nurses, policemen, fire- men, journalists and many blue- collar workers must work rotating shifts. In most cases, there are three shifts -- roughly 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4 p.m. to midnight, and midnight to 8 a.m. -- and workers change shifts every 10 days. "That means that within 30 days a worker will have completed three different shifts," says Jamal. His surveys indicate that shift work negatively affects workers' mental attitudes. They are not as active physically or socially as fixed-hour workers he says. Few shift workers participate in clubs or volunteer organizations, and television was listed as their most popular pastime, Jamal adds. Other studies have shown these characteristics are less common in the general population, he says. Socially, shift labourers did not visit often with friends or family. This is a vital factor because the family usually provides its mem- bers with social and emotional sup- port", states Jamal. Physical side effects of shift work include loss of appetite, headaches, insomnia, dizziness and nausea on awakening, Jamal says. The extent to which they affect an individual varies, sirice it takes any- where from four to twenty days for body functions to adjust to irregular hours. In addition, frequent changes in shifts may mean the body never adjusts. Some people do respond quite well to shift work and enjoy it. Jamal refers to them as a "shift cul- ture." Usually these people belong to a family where others work shifts and so they are accustomed to it. In Canada most rotating shift workers receive no extra reward for working shifts. It is something that is automatically expected. Although stress will always accompany unusual work hours, Jamal believes the psychological effects would be decreased if there was monetary incentive. But the highest premium he discovered for shift workers was a mere five per cent. In Europe, particularly Great Britain, shift workers are given pre- miums of about 25 per cent. "Canada doesn't accept it (rotating shifts) as a problem," adds Jamal. "Tt must be recognized so high See "Shift" on page 5 Page 3, News, Wednesday, June 29, 1988 It's quiet now, but... The Rossport harbour will be bustling with boats and people during the July 8-10 weekend when the Rossport Fish Derby packs them in. The scenic har- bour will accommodate pleasure and sporting craft for the well-known derby, which this year boasts $10,000 in prizes. A few rule changes have been made, so fishermen are encouraged to obtain information early. ROSSPORT INN Est. 1884 "Tl. *Overlooking Rossport a3 Harbour eee. *Marked Hiking Trails *Kayak Rentals Licensed dining in the charming atmosphere of a 100 year old Railway Inn Comfortable Overnight Accomodations 824-3213 Rossport, Ont. Cool Cal says... SAVE BIG WETSKINS* ¢ Rainwear plus... * Complete suit + Heat sealed seams * plus much more! 584 gg. 25% OFF| Adventure Wear (Cotton & Canvas) BUG PROTECTOR ; JACKETS* "Sj * Protects head, face & body * Water & Wind resistant $4599 (children's sizes available <j Slarting at $24.99) (Hurry, While quantities last) for Ay gear vy goors~ 623-1254 560 Squire St. (Tom Jones Bid.) FFRASER'S BOAT SALES For Sale: * 27 ft Bayliner * 26 ft Bayliner * 24 ft Bayliner * 23 ft Bayliner * 26 ft Campion - (Twin Engines) * 28 ft Bayliner - (Bounty with Twin Engines) Before 6 Call: 344-5744 After 6 Call: 767-0754 Ask for Hugh Fraser The Sewing Nook Fabrics on Sale July 2, 1988 20% to 50% OFF New arrivals cushion forms & pillow squares Calico's, jacquards, sweat suit material, rayons, baby print fabric All your sewing needs & Much More ou Can Win Saturday July 2, 1988 Minolta Freedom 100 Camera Coleman 38 Litre High Boy Cooler Wicker Picnic Basket Complete 4 Place Setting Beach Umbrella Workmate 300 Work Centre Little Tikes Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo In 30%} Locations Check each store for details Terrace Bay & Schreiber ty