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Sleepless in Singapore
Nap time on the job helps shift workers to stay alert
Sleepiness is a problem for night workers.
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In Singapore, about one in ten of the labour force works during the night.
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Joshua Gooley
Our safety and public services are often left in the hands of those who work during the night. However, night workers face a major challenge – staying awake.
The mention of shift work conjures an image of a night worker slumped over in his chair sound asleep.
