The hard work of night workers in increasing numbers – L’Express

The hard work of night workers in increasing numbers – L'Express

In the space of twenty years, the number of employees working at night has increased from 2.4 million people in 1991 to 3.5 million in 2012, one million employees and more. But the proportion of employees usually working at night more than doubled in twenty years (3.5% in 1991, 7.4% in 2012).

In detail, the study of Dares indicates that in 2012, 21.5% of men work overnight against 9.3% of women. However, the number of women working at night also doubled in twenty years (500,000 in 1991, one million in 2012), while the number of men involved increases only by 25% (1.9 million in 1991, 2 4 million in 2012).

working conditions more difficult

From a sectoral perspective, the military, police and firefighters (72%), the body strong male presence, with the largest number of workers at night with vehicle drivers (42%). In contrast, the third and fourth rows are job families where 90% of jobs are held by women (nurses, nursing assistants).

In general, the working

conditions are more difficult for employees who work at night, according to a 2013 survey by the Ministry. They often have multiple tasks and are more subject to high stress work rate. These employees often feel that a mistake on their part could have serious consequences and are more often faced with people in distress, tension or even assault, according to the Ministry of Labour.

The factors of physical strain and stress of care are more important, and they report more risk being hurt or injured, said the survey.

This additional difficulties resulting in more frequent sense of professional wear for night workers, many believe that it “held” not until retirement (43% of them against 27% for all employees). However, night workers seem to rely more on collective work and be better trained to risk.