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Retrospective study regarding absenteeism among shiftworkers.

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    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health
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    Shift work schedules significantly impact employee absenteeism. Shorter job tenure and specific shift types, like fixed or evening-night shifts, correlate with higher rates of sickness and unjustified absences in automotive plants.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Industrial Hygiene
    • Workforce Management

    Background:

    • Absenteeism poses significant operational challenges in industrial settings.
    • Understanding the factors influencing absenteeism is crucial for improving workplace productivity and employee well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between different shift work schedules and absenteeism patterns.
    • To identify key variables such as job tenure and age influencing sickness and unjustified absences.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective study analyzing 24 months of absenteeism data from 1354 shiftworkers in automotive plants.
    • Comparison of four shift schedules: 3-fixed, 3-fortnightly rotating, 1 evening-night, and 2-monthly rotating shifts.

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    Main Results:

    • The 3-fixed shift schedule exhibited the highest sickness frequency. The evening-night shift had higher unjustified absence rates compared to 3-fixed and fortnightly rotating shifts.
    • Job tenure was inversely proportional to unjustified absences on evening-night and 2-monthly rotating shifts. Age showed an inverse relationship with absences on 3-fixed and 3-fortnightly rotating shifts.
    • Unjustified absences (3031 spells) were more frequent than sickness absences (1601 spells), though sickness resulted in more lost days.

    Conclusions:

    • Shift work scheduling and job tenure are critical factors influencing absenteeism in the automotive industry.
    • Evening and night shifts, along with shorter employment duration, are associated with increased absence rates, highlighting the need for optimized work schedules.