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Control Stress to Work Safely
WORKPLACE STRESS T1910-02©2009 Bongarde
WHAT’S AT STAKE• Stress• Natural part of life• Can cause health
problems• Affect your ability to work
safely• Situations that cause fear
WHAT’S THE DANGERPhysical symptoms
• Headaches• Digestive upsets• Muscle tension• Sweating• Shaking• Heart irregularities• Fatigue• Other discomforts
WHAT’S THE DANGER• Emotional and mental symptoms:
• Nervousness• Depression• Confusion• Inability to concentrate• Mood swings• Anger
• Long-term stress• Heart disease, cancer and ulcers
EXAMPLE• Certain behaviors• Too much stress• Excessive eating, drinking,
smoking or drug use• Recklessness in driving
and work activities
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
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF• Talk things over• Letting off steam• Come up with some
solutions• Focus on solutions• Find ways to fix it
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF• Stress reduction skills• Deep breathing• Progressive relaxation• Meditation• Regular exercise• Exercise is relaxing• Can help you handle
stressful events better
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF• Eat regular balanced meals• Don’t overdo the caffeine• Take it easy on sugar• Get enough sleep• Take time to relax• Develop some interests• Recreational activity
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 aredistracted by stress.