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Research Articles

FIFO rosters and workers’ health and safety: a case study of the impacts of extended shift rosters on electrical workers in construction in the resources sector

Pages 378-400 | Received 05 Feb 2020, Accepted 14 Dec 2020, Published online: 07 Jan 2021

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