Shift Work Disorder, Insomnia, and Depression among Offshore Oil Rig Workers.

Numerous offshore jobs require 24-hour tasks, such as in industrial workplaces (eg, oil rigs). The purpose of this study was to assess shift work disorder (SWD), insomnia, daytime sleepiness, and depression among Iranian offshore oil rig workers in different shift schedules. This cross-sectional study was conducted on Iranian offshore oil workers at the Persian Gulf.

Evaluating the quality and duration of sleep using actigraphy in petroleum industry shift workers.

Introduction: Increased use of shift work has led to more and more people working outside a traditional daytime schedule. Currently, approximately 20% of the labor force in developed countries is shift workers. Shift work can have devastating effects on employees' quality of life and sleep, leading to negative consequences for individuals and their families.