Young shiftworkers often face unique health and wellbeing challenges due to non-standard work hours. The Healthy Shiftwork website provides tailored, engaging resources for young shiftworkers (aged 18-25) on sleep, nutrition and physical activity – three pillars of health often impacted by shiftwork.
Resources available on the Healthy Shiftwork website were co-designed with young shiftworkers themselves, along with experienced shiftworkers and workplace health and safety experts. They are a product of best-practice science and lived experience, providing young shiftworkers with practical advice and empowering them to prioritise their health, despite their demanding schedules.
While these resources were designed with young adults in mind, the advice is relevant to shiftworkers of all ages. Advice for workplaces wishing to improve young shiftworkers’ wellbeing is also available on the Healthy Shiftwork website.
Visit the Healthy Shiftwork Website
The Healthy Shiftwork website provides practical resources on sleep, nutrition, and physical activity specifically designed for shift workers. It offers science-backed tools and strategies to help shift workers improve their health, wellbeing, and job performance. The site includes sections on the essentials of sleep, nutrition, and physical activity, along with recommendations for workplaces and various resources and infographics.
Co-Designed Physical Activity Resources
The Physical Activity section on the Healthy Shiftwork website offers tailored resources for shift workers. It covers the basics of physical activity, the health risks of inactivity, and provides specific strategies to incorporate exercise into irregular schedules. Additionally, it includes practical tips and routines to stay active and recommendations for workplaces to support active lifestyles.
Recommendations for Workplaces
The Recommendations for Workplaces section on the Healthy Shiftwork website offers strategies to support physical activity among shift workers. It suggests providing on-site equipment, fostering a culture of activity, implementing workplace challenges, and offering financial support for gym memberships or fitness equipment.
