Abstract: Persistent Noncompliance With the Work-Hour Regulation (patient safety)

Note:
the Transportation Industry has been dealing with 'hours of service'
issues for decades    (same issues/different industry - fatigue)

 NOTE: A new Hours-of-Service (HOS) Proposed Rulemaking was published
on December 29, 2010. For details, visit the HOS Proposed Rule page to view the complete rulemaking, summary of changes, FAQs, and other related information.

Safe Work Hours, Safe Patients | WakeUpDoctor.org

"Other industries responsible for public safety (e.g., the transportation and nuclear power industries) have been subject to federal regulations that limit the number of hours their employees can work for decades."