How a 12-Hour Shift Schedule May Put You at Greater Risk of Injury at Work
Many industrial and manufacturing laborers work in 12-hour blocks at facilities that are open on 24 hours a day. Though common and widely accepted, 12-hour shifts pose significant dangers to the employees who work them, and this way of scheduling shifts increases the risk of injury for laborers.
- There are 3 main types of 12-hour shift schedules:
- DuPont: This method typically involves working 12-hour shifts 4 days in a row, then taking the other 3 days of the week off.
- 2-3-2: This usually involves 2 days of work, 2 days off, 3 days of work, 2 days off, 2 days of work, then 3 days off.
- 4 by 4: As the name suggests, this involves 4 days of consecutive day or night shifts, then 4 days off. This typically requires employees to switch between day and night shifts every month or so.
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Call Christian & Christian if you have been injured on the job. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your accident, you may need help filing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits or you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim. In either case, recovering fair compensation in your case will likely require you to seek trustworthy legal counsel and effective representation from an attorney who understands the laws surrounding your industry, insurance coverage, and work-related injuries.