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Study shows 12-hour shifts increase errors.

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--Anonymity was key in ensuring candid reportinc of errors and near-errors. --The likelihood of making an error increases as the total number of hours worked increases. --The data are to be used for pilot study to test a fatigue countermeasures program.

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