Are sleep problems during night shifts a concern for offshore workers?

Night shifts on oil platforms are associated with sleeping difficulties.

• Employees working night shifts in the Norwegian offshore industry may experience challenges related to sleep.
• The unique environment of offshore installations may support better biological adaptation to night work than onshore settings.
• Light therapy could help individuals readapt to normal daytime functioning after returning home from night shifts.
• The initial level of functioning during the first night shifts may be lower than optimal.
• Limited research exists on adaptation to night work in the offshore sector, indicating a need for more empirical studies.

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