control stress to work safely
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Control Stress to Work Safely
WORKPLACE STRESS T1910-02©2009 Bongarde
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WHAT’S AT STAKE• Stress• Natural part of life• Can cause health
problems• Affect your ability to work
safely• Situations that cause fear
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WHAT’S THE DANGERPhysical symptoms
• Headaches• Digestive upsets• Muscle tension• Sweating• Shaking• Heart irregularities• Fatigue• Other discomforts
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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
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EXAMPLE• Certain behaviors• Too much stress• Excessive eating, drinking,
smoking or drug use• Recklessness in driving
and work activities
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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
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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF• Talk things over• Letting off steam• Come up with some
solutions• Focus on solutions• Find ways to fix it
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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF• Stress reduction skills• Deep breathing• Progressive relaxation• Meditation• Regular exercise• Exercise is relaxing• Can help you handle
stressful events better
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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
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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.