This is a fixed (no rotation) shift pattern that uses 2 teams and two 12-hour shifts to provide 24/7 coverage. One team will be permanently on the day shift and the other will be on the night shift.

2 Team Fixed 12 Shift Pattern
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Characteristics

Plan ID C2TF12-1
Name 2 Team Fixed 12 Plan
Applicability 24/7 operations
Teams Required 2
Shifts Day (12-hr), Night (12-hr)
Repeat Cycle 1 day
Rotation Fixed plan, no rotation
Average Hours per Week 84
Staffing Fluctuation Balanced from shift to shift and day to day
Pluses
  • None
Minuses
  • No days off
  • Long shifts (12 hours)
  • Requires an average of 44 overtime hours per employee per week
Common Usage 24/7 operations with limited personnel requiring 2 teams and 12-hr shifts.
Notes Due to long work hours and no days off, this plan should be avoided whenever possible except in extreme cases where only 2 teams are available to cover 24/7 duties.

 

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