The 4-2 4-3 4-3 Ten Hour Rotating Shift pattern uses 5 teams (crews) and 3 overlapping ten-hour shifts to provide 24/7 coverage. It consists of a 20 day cycle where each team works four consecutive 10-hour first shifts, followed by 2 days off duty, works four consecutive 10-hour third shifts, followed by 3 days off duty, works four consecutive 10-hour second shifts, followed by 3 days off duty. The overlapping shifts provide extra manpower during high activity periods. This plan requires 5 teams (a minimum of 5 employees) with 3 teams on duty and 2 teams off duty at any given day.
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| Plan ID | C5TR10-1 |
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| Name | 4-2 4-3 4-3 Ten Hour Rotating Shift Schedule |
| Applicability | 24/7 operations |
| Teams Required | 5 |
| Shifts | 10-hr |
| Repeat Cycle | 20 days |
| Rotation | Slow rotation between shifts |
| Average Hours per Week | 42 |
| Staffing Fluctuation | Balanced from shift to shift and day to day |
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| Common Usage | Well suited to the variable workloads confronted by police departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services, EMS call centers and dispatchers. |
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