This study was designed to examine whether there were any differences in sleep quality and quantity and quantity between rotating shift workers and permanent day workers. The subjects of this study consisted of 419 rotating shift workers and 468 permant day workers. The Chinese Health Questionnaire (CHQ-12) and family APGAR Index were used to collect information concerning psychological disturbances and family dysfunctions. The results showed that, compared to the permanent day workers, sleep quality and quantity were poorer for the rotating shift workers. The rotating shift workers often had more psychological disturbances and family dysfunctions than permanent day workers.