Sleeping on duty revisited
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I can give an example: The general manager of my former company was on duty at the factory at night. At 2 a.m., during a routine inspection, he found an employee sleeping at his post. He took off his own cotton coat and covered the employee with it, then left without saying a word. When the employee woke up and realized it was the general manager’s clothes, he immediately returned them to the general manager. The general manager did not scold him; he only said to be careful not to catch a cold. After that, the employee never worked at that post again. This post was last edited by yss5180 on 2009-3-25 at 14:47
Although this method is good, it’s best to consider the industry and the circumstances. In high-risk industries such as chemicals, this approach seems inappropriate; it’s better to wake them up and ask if they feel unwell or if there are any problems at home. Education should be the main approach, with some punishment applied in severe cases
I agree with what was said on the third floor. In my opinion, in an industry as dangerous as chemical processing, where risks can arise at any time, it’s essential to avoid dozing off at work. Getting enough sleep in advance helps to prevent dozing off during shifts, so find something to keep yourself busy
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The general manager’s approach is a blend of flexibility and firmness.
We also have cases of people sleeping on duty here; inspections can’t be avoided, as it’s impossible to conduct checks every day. And firing them isn’t an option either, because you can’t fire people every day. Shift work goes against the human biological clock anyway, and switching from working during the day to working at night within just a few days would be unbearable for anyone. I think those who say one shouldn’t work while on duty must be people who have never worked shift work; it’s easy to give advice when one isn’t the one doing the work. I think it’s best if people in the same position can coordinate with each other, not sleep at the same time, and be prepared in case of any problems. Although the chemical industry is a high-risk sector, it is unusual for equipment to keep breaking down. In the event of an accident, it is the people working there who are the first to suffer, and they certainly do not take this lightly; however, human nature is difficult to control.
For those on 12-hour shifts, it’s sometimes hard to stay awake while sleeping. But safety in chemical production is of the utmost importance, so one must never be careless. When I’m tired during my shift, I go out to clean. Ah, working the night shift isn’t easy at all