Stress can negatively impact health and safety at work by causing physical and emotional symptoms that reduce concentration and increase risky behaviors. Left unchecked, long-term stress can lead to serious health issues like heart disease and cancer. The document recommends managing stress through techniques like deep breathing, exercise, eating well, getting enough sleep, and finding a work-life balance in order to stay focused on working safely.
2. WHATS AT STAKE
Stress
Natural part of life
Can cause health
problems
Affect your ability to work
safely
Situations that cause fear
3. WHATS THE DANGER
Physical symptoms
Headaches
Digestive upsets
Muscle tension
Sweating
Shaking
Heart irregularities
Fatigue
Other discomforts
4. WHATS THE DANGER
Emotional and mental symptoms:
Nervousness
Depression
Confusion
Inability to concentrate
Mood swings
Anger
Long-term stress
Heart disease, cancer and ulcers
5. EXAMPLE
Certain behaviors
Too much stress
Excessive eating, drinking,
smoking or drug use
Recklessness in driving
and work activities
6. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Manage your time
Avoid last-minute deadline
pressures
Delegate some responsibilities
First things first
Complete your work in order of
priority
7. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Talk things over
Letting off steam
Come up with some
solutions
Focus on solutions
Find ways to fix it
8. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Stress reduction skills
Deep breathing
Progressive relaxation
Meditation
Regular exercise
Exercise is relaxing
Can help you handle
stressful events better
9. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Eat regular balanced meals
Dont overdo the caffeine
Take it easy on sugar
Get enough sleep
Take time to relax
Develop some interests
Recreational activity
10. Final Word
What does all this have to do with safety?
It is important to reduce stress so that you can
concentrate on doing your job well and safely.
Injuries occur when people are
distracted by stress.