Occupational Stress Flashcards
1
Q
List the Wellbeing services offered by FRV that are available to members and their families
A
- Peer Support
- Peer Support Coordinator
- Field Peer Support Coordinator
- Employee Assistance Coordinator
- External Employee Assistance, including counseling
- Chaplain
- The BMO - Brigade Medical Service
- FRV Wellbeing Support Line
2
Q
What are the benefits of these services to members ad their families
A
- Confidential
- Free of Charge
- Available to all members and their immediate families
- Short term in nature
- Enhance resilience
3
Q
What are the benefits of these services to FRV
A
- Maintains a healthy workforce
- Promotes a positive organisational culture
- Adheres to legislative requirements
4
Q
Symptoms of Heat Stress and cramps:
A
- Heat rash
- Nausea
- Swelling of hands or feet
- Thirst
- Muscular pain and spasms
- Vigorous perspiration
- Feeling hot and being flushed
5
Q
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion:
A
2 types
Water depletion - can result in loss of consciousness
Salt depletion - dizziness or passing out
- Feeling faint, headaches, dizziness
- Vigorous perspiration
- muscular cramps
- lowered blood pressure
- Thirst
- Nausea
- Heat rash
- Swelling of hand or feet
6
Q
Symptoms of Heat Stroke:
A
Heat Stroke is life threatening, if not treated immediately
- High body temp, often over 40 degrees
- red, hot and possibly dry skin
- weak and close to collapse
- Reduced conscious state, or unconsciousness
- rapid, weak pulse
- rapid breathing and shallow
- seizures
7
Q
What are some of the symptoms of short term stress:
A
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Frustration
- Guilt
- Reduced Concentration
- Tiredness
- Withdrawal
8
Q
What are some of the symptoms of long term stress:
A
- Headaches
- Digestive problems
- Lowered mood
- Loss of enjoyment
- Problems sleeping
- Aggression
- Changes in sex drive
