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% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of serious mental health claims?

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

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

<p>6% (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>20% (D)</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% (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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