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It's important to find ways to manage and reduce stress at work:
• Conflict Resolution: Try to resolve conflicts calmly and respectfully with your colleagues. Communication and
compromise can often help.
• Taking Breaks: Take short breaks during the day to relax and recharge. This can help you stay focused and reduce
stress.
• Relaxation Activities: Find hobbies or activities outside of work that help you relax and unwind. This can include
exercise, reading, or spending time with friends and family.
Managing Stress is very important for:
• Better Well-being: Managing stress can improve your overall well-being and health.
• Improved Productivity: When you're less stressed, you're likely to be more productive and effective at work.
By addressing stressors and finding healthy ways to cope, you can create a more positive and enjoyable work
environment for yourself.
Working Environment
The working environment has various hazards that affect your health and well-being. Here are some examples:
• Poor Ventilation: Not enough fresh air circulating in the office can make it stuffy and uncomfortable.
• Improper Furniture: Chairs or desks that are too high or too low can cause back or neck pain.
• Bad lighting: Insufficient or harsh lighting can strain your eyes and make it hard to see properly.
• Emergency Procedures: If employees don't know what to do in emergencies like fires or accidents, it can be
dangerous.
• Housekeeping Issues: Cluttered or messy work areas can lead to accidents and make it hard to work efficiently.
• Bullying or Intimidation: Physical or emotional threats from co-workers can create a stressful and hostile
environment.
The staff should be made aware of the organisation's policies to fight against all the given hazards related to a working
environment.
HAZARD CONTROL
When hazards are identified as significant risks in the workplace, it's crucial to implement effective control measures
to reduce or eliminate them. Here’s how it can be done:
• Eliminate Hazards: The best approach is to eliminate the hazard if possible. This might involve changing the process
or using a safer alternative. For example, replace a hazardous chemical with a safer one.
• Isolate Hazards: If eliminating them isn't feasible, isolate them from workers. This could mean using engineering
controls like noise insulation to reduce exposure. For example, use barriers or shields to protect workers from
machinery.
• Minimise Risks: If the hazard can’t be eliminated or isolated, minimise the risk it poses. This involves using protective
measures such as proper ventilation, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and monitoring exposure levels. For
example, provide respirators for workers exposed to harmful fumes and ensure they are trained in how to use them
correctly.
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