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2 sheds
In many other cases, the four-watch system (3 duties in four days) was worked to its full extent, a disgraceful practice IMO. It may be difficult to show empirical evidence of improvement in safety as a direct result of SRATCOH but it only takes a little knowledge and thought to see how essential such regulation is - all credit to those involved in developing the regulation of working hours, all of whom did a thorough, logical and professional job.
2 s
I would not argue with 2 sheds, in the UK context but, when we were eventually forced into SRATCOH working in Jersey, it made us work longer hours, more often, & introduced the dreaded day duty. It also did absolutely nothing to improve safety. It’s introduction was resented by all - including the management , who lost the flexibility which the previous system afforded them.