TUTORIAL: Psychological Workplace Health and Safety
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What is psychological WHS?

  • The result of workplace related stress that becomes overwhelming for employees. (correct)
  • The result of inadequate workplace facilities.
  • A term for workplace safety regulations.
  • The result of physical injuries in the workplace.
  • Why is psychological WHS relevant?

  • It is not a common issue in the workplace.
  • You may experience it. (correct)
  • It only impacts physical health.
  • It only affects employees in specific industries.
  • What are some strategies to reduce psychological injury?

  • Encourage exercise, healthy eating, and work-life balance. (correct)
  • Discourage breaks and holidays for employees.
  • Encourage workplace harassment and bullying.
  • Promote excessive workloads and unrealistic deadlines.
  • What percentage of serious work-related mental health condition claims are attributed to work-related mental stress?

    <p>92%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of serious mental health claims?

    <p>Work pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which occupation is most at risk for work-related mental health conditions?

    <p>Defence force members, fire fighters, and police</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Australians are compensated for work-related mental health conditions?

    <p>6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of mental health conditions for which workers received compensation?

    <p>Reaction to stressors, anxiety/stress disorder, PTSD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of serious mental health claims are attributed to work-related harassment or bullying?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of serious workers' compensation claims for work-related mental health conditions each year on average?

    <p>6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio of serious work-related mental health condition claims attributed to women and men?

    <p>58% by women, 42% by men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of training managers to reduce psychological injury?

    <p>Effectively recognize and reduce psychological injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

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