4. HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992 (sect 6)
Every employer shall take all practicable steps
to ensure the safety of employees while at
work
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992 (sect 7)
Every employer shall ensure that there are in
place effective methods for identifying
existing hazards, and (if possible before they
arise) new hazards to employees at work.
5. Stress is the feeling that’s created
when we react to particular
events, its usually the bodies
way of rising to a challenge and
preparing to meet a situation
with focus, strength, stamina and
heightened alertness.
The human body responds to
stressors by activating the
nervous system and specific
hormones. The hypothalamus
signals the adrenal glands to
produce more of the hormones
adrenaline and cortisol and
release them into the
bloodstream.
6. There are many types of stressors (which are events that provoke stress)
witch range from being in outright danger to getting somewhere on time
Types of stressors are:
Environmental: Death of a loved one, loneliness, and racism.
-Educational: illiteracy, poor academic environment, and lack of skills to
be employed.
-Occupational: unemployment, redundancy, job changes-shifts and office
space.
-Housing: homelessness, unsafe neighbourhood, problems with landlords
or neighbours.
-Financial: poverty, problems with credit, bankruptcy.
-Public care: lack of services, and lack transport.
-Legal: victim of a crime, litigation, indictment, arrest, divorce and
custody battles.
-Other: natural disasters, war, and industrial downfalls.
7. Also known as distress Negative stress comes from
an overload of stressors usually over-bearing the
individual to the point of breaking. Negative stress
usually wears out a persons body causing fatigue and
over-tiredness .This can also lead to depression,
anxiety, lower self esteem and other mental health
issues.
8. Also known as eustress. This type of stress is felt by
people when they are confronted by a demanding
situation, which they think they can handle. The stress
response also known as the ‘fight or flight response’ this
fills them with thrill and excitement response gives you
the energy to throw yourself into something where you
want to make some contribution or entering an exam
enhancing a student's concentration and learning
capability.
9.
10. Most common symptoms are;
Aches and pains
Diarrhoea or constipation
Nausea, dizziness
Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
Loss of sex drive
Frequent colds
Chest pains
11. Most common symptoms are;
Memory problems
Inability to concentrate
Poor judgment
Seeing only the negative
Anxious or racing thoughts
Constant worrying
12. Eating more or less
Sleeping too much or too little
Isolating yourself from others
Procrastinating or neglecting
responsibilities
Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs
to relax
Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting,
pacing)
13. Moodiness
Irritability or short temper
Agitation, inability to relax
Feeling overwhelmed
Sense of loneliness and isolation
Depression or general unhappiness
14. Stress is not the same as ill-health, but has been
related to such illnesses as;
-High blood pressure
-Heart problems
-Cancer
-Ulcers
15. Preventable job stress is draining A$730
million a year from the Australian economy, a
report has found.
An estimated 1.5 million workers have been
diagnosed with depression from excessive job
stress, costing businesses more than A$8000
per person every year, says the report. An
annual A$730 million figure on job strain
includes the cost of government-subsidised
mental health services and medications for
depression.
17. Workplace stress is the Pressure from investors, who can
harmful physical and quickly withdraw their money from
emotional response that company stocks.
occurs when there is a The lack of trade and professional
poor match between job unions in the workplace.
demands and the Inter-company rivalries caused by the
capabilities, resources, or efforts of companies to compete
needs of the worker. globally
The willingness of companies to swiftly
lay off workers to cope with changing
business environments.
Bullying in the workplace can also
contribute to stress.
20. Sometimes people may suffer from stress that isn't caused
by work-related issues but instead has an external cause.
Common external causes of stress include:
. relationship difficulties or a divorce
. serious illness in the family
. caring for dependants such as children or elderly
relatives
. bereavement
. moving house
. debt problems
21. Stress can also be self-generated. Internal
causes of stress include pessimistic attitude,
low self-esteem, excessive or unexpressed
anger, lack of assertiveness, unrealistic
expectations from others and Self-criticism.
22. Breathing exercises
Relax regularly
Regular exercises
Eat healthy
Keep a positive attitude
Socialize with positive
people
23. Change your circumstances
Change your hobbies
Change your thoughts
24. Stress is a basic part of life. The way in which we deal
with stress will make our lives pleasant and
comfortable or leave us stressed and incapable of
performing our obligations to the best of our abilities.
Just have to deal with it.
