Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers, like many shift-workers, face significant problems with sleep and mental and physical health. To discuss the issues facing FIFO workers we interview Dr Ian Dunican of Sleep4Performance, Melius Consulting and University of Western Australia.
Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep.
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Audio Timeline / Chapters:
00:00 - 02:34 Introduction
02:34 - 27:47 Theme - FIFO work
27:47 - 28:34 Clinical Tip
28:34 - 31:47 Pick of the Month
31:47 - 32:56 What's Coming Up?
Next episode: Sleep in healthcare workers
Links mentioned in the podcast:
Sleep in uncertain times - Bonus podcast episode on sleep in the coronavirus pandemic
Impact of FIFO work on mental health - Report from Western Australian government enquiry
Sleep4Performance - Dr Ian Dunican's website with resources on sleep and performance
Melius Consutling - Dr Ian Dunican's consulting business for management of fatigue
Zwift Power-up cycling podcast - Ep 45 (22-Feb-20) and 46 (5-Mar-20) featuring Dr Ian Dunican talking sleep
Fast Asleep - book by Dr Michael Mosley
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