Mental Symptoms

• Increased Irritability

  • Its noted that shift workers become more irritable after working night shifts.

• Overly Emotional

  • "Snapping or losing it" is another symptom of shift workers.

• Contrary behavior

  • Some workers are so stressed with shift work that they become easily upset and are prone to seeing problems that may not really be there.

• Forgetfulness

  • Forgetting to clock in or out and forgetting to do quality checks are two examples. Also many small tasks that are done automatically during the day are forgotten at night.

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