Workplace Hazards
Name the Hazard: Workplace bullying, harassment and stress are all examples of this type of hazard
Psychosocial Hazards
This practice supports both the work environment and overall health of employees by involving the community
Community Involvement
This condition refers to the physical and mental pressures that occur when the demands of a job exceed a workers ability to cope
Occupational Stress
This strategy helps workers manage stress by promoting faith and providing them with a sense of purpose and fulfillment
Religious/Spiritual Support
Name the Coping Strategy: Finding time to have a bath, nap or listen to music promotes feelings of pleasure
Relaxation
Name the Hazard: These hazard can result in long term illnesses such as cancer, respiratory diseases or infectious diseases
Heath Hazards
This practice prevents occupational harm by recognizing, assessing and controlling hazards in the workplace
Protecting: Physical Environment
The three main groups of stressors are?
Clinical Stressors, Personal/Social Stressors and Academic Stressors
This strategy involves relaxation techniques, reflection and meditation to reduce stress and anxiety
Mindfulness
This nursing specialty addresses the health status of individuals in relation with their work environment aiming to achieve the highest level of health
Occupational Health Nursing
Name the Hazard: Exposure to high noise levels, extreme temperatures or radiation are examples of this type of hazard
Physical Hazards
This workplace practice supports workers physical and mental health by offering accesses to benefits, services and training
Accessing: Personal Health Resources
This type of stress is related to fear of making mistakes with patients, dealing with unfamiliar situations and managing technical instruments during praxis
Clinical Stress
This strategy involves workers seeking emotional and educational and informational support from coworkers to manage stress
Seeking Social Support
Maintaining and promoting workers health, improving working conditions and developing work cultures that prioritize safety and health through effective employee participation and management systems
Occupational Health
Name the type of hazard: Workers experience injuries due to repetitive motions, awkward postures or heavy lifting
Ergonomic Hazard
This practice creates a supportive workplace culture by providing flexibility, open and honest communication and sensitivity training
Supporting: Psychosocial Work Environment
When stress leads to feelings of emotional exhaustion, diminished personal accomplishment, sense of purposelessness, and decrease satisfaction with work performed
Job Burnout
This strategy acts promotes well-being and self-esteem by allowing workers to release endorphins, reduce tension and maintain internal balance
Physical Activity
Exams, workload, fear of failure and pressure to maintain grades are identified as major contributors to this type of stress
Academic Stress
Name the Hazard: This hazard includes dangers like slip trips and falls, and improper handling of tools or machinery that can lead to physical injuries
Safety Hazards
This workplace practice includes providing flexible work hours, healthy food options and mental health support programs
Accessing: Personal Health Resources
Name 3 factors that influence stress reactions
Nature of the stressor
Personal interpretation of what the stressor is and its meaning
Cumulative stress from concurrent stressors
Previous experiences with similar stressors
Availability of support systems and personal coping abilities
This strategy involves focusing on positive aspects in order to reduce the emotional load on workers
Positive Reappraisal
Name 3 nursing stressors
Working hours, Staff shortages, Emotional burden, Conflicts and Insufficient emotional and financial support