One example is feeling tired at work at night is relatively higher than working during the day. Rest / sleep during the day can not equal quality sleep at night because of the large disturbance in the afternoon. Working at night also increases the risk of decline in endurance, high blood pressure, obesity, peptic ulcers, and heart problems. In addition, gastrointestinal work less efficiently if a lot of eating at night is often done by those who work at night.
Therefore, efforts need to be done to keep the body healthy which also prevent accidents during & after work for those who work in the evening or night shifts often have, namely:
- Dinner before 7 pm or 2 hours before starting shift
- Reduce snack / snacking during work
- If you feel hungry at work, eat during the break and in small amounts
- Eat & drink each day should still be varied, full of nutrients and fiber, are also balanced in number
- Exercise regularly 2-3 times a week
- Just drink during the workday.
- Avoid drinking liquids that contain sugar and caffeine during work at night
- Do not smoke during working
- Use a coat when the temperature felt cool & set the room temperature of 24-25 degrees Celsius
- Before starting work & in the middle of working time / rest time, use 15-20 minutes for a nap
- Not using any drugs to reduce / prevent drowsiness while working
- Sleep 6-8 hours each day, at the same hour in the room that is free disturbance
- Set the room lighting and monitor brightness is too bright
- Rest for 5 minutes every 1 hour working with computers to see far and close your eyes
- Use dark glasses when I go home in the morning
- Try not to drive their own vehicles at home from work tonight
- Turn to work at night is not recommended for pregnant & lactating women
- If you're having health problems, do not hesitate to consult a doctor immediately
It is expected that by doing the things above, can help maintain health for those working at night.
