Physiological, biochemical, and psychological responses in air traffic control personnel : comparison of the 5-day and 2-2-1 shift rotation patterns.

Melton, C.E.; McKenzie, J.M.; Smith, R.C.; Polis, B.D.; Higgins, E.A.; Hoffmann, S.M.; Funkhouser, G.E.; Saldivar, J.T.

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Physiological, biochemical, and psychological responses in air traffic control personnel : comparison of the 5-day and 2-2-1 shift rotation patterns.

1973-12-01
By Melton, C.E. ; McKenzie, J.M. ; Smith, R.C.

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Melton, C.E. ; McKenzie, J.M. ; Smith, R.C. ; Polis, B.D. ; Higgins, E.A. ; Hoffmann, S.M. ; Funkhouser, G.E. ; Saldivar, J.T.
Corporate Creators:

Civil Aeromedical Institute
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United States. Office of Aviation Medicine
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FAA-AM-73-22 ; DOT/FAA/AM-73/22
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Houston (Texas)
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Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Abstract:

Stress in controllers on the straight five-day shift was determined at Houston Intercontinental Tower in 1970. In 1971 controllers on the 2-2-1 rotation were studied at the same tower. Controllers generally prefer the 2-2-1 to the straight five-day schedule because of the long week end associated with the 2-2-1. Management is concerned that the 'quick turnaround' on the 2-2-1 is a stressor that could compromise job performance. ; Physiological and psychological assessments showed no significant stress differences on the two schedules. On neither of the schedules did the controllers' stress levels differ from the general polulation. ; It was concluded that the stress differences on the two rotation patterns were too slight to be of real significance and a choice between them would have to rest on managerial considerations rather than biomedical ones.
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