How to identify, prevent and manage stress at work
A stress response is the physical, mental and emotional reactions that occur when a worker perceives the demands of their work exceed their ability or resources to cope (Work-related psychological health and safety, 2019). It is vary in different kind of workplaces. Firstly, We have to know how to identify it. The document mentioned the causes in terms of high and low job demands, low job control, poor support and workplace relationships, low role clarity, poor organizational change management, low recognition and reward, poor organizational justice and environmental conditions, remote and isolated work and violent or traumatic events.
despite all the factors which would lead to stress, there are steps on how prevent and managing it. First of all, we need to identify it, find out what is causing the stress, considering the possible factors list above. secondly, assess the stress, understand the nature of the harm, and how serious it could be and how likely it will be happening. Next, control the risks, conduct an implementation in effective way and keep adjust it to ensure they remain effective overtime. Finally, review the stress and control measures to make sure they are suitable for you.
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reference:
Work-related psychological health and safety, 2019, retrieved from https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/work-related-psychological-health-and-safety-systematic-approach-meeting-your-duties
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