How Fly-In, Fly-Out Mining Workers Can Improve Sleep

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How Fly-In, Fly-Out Mining Workers Can Improve Sleep

Long shifts, harsh conditions, and irregular schedules make sleep a challenge for FIFO mining workers, but a new study highlights strategies that may help. Summary: A new study from Edith Cowan University, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, examines the sleep challenges faced by fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining workers. The demanding nature of shift work, combined with remote and often harsh living conditions, makes it difficult for these …