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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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