Psychological WHS

Question 1

What is Psychological WHS?

Answer 1

The result of workplace related stress that becomes overwhelming for employees.
Often involves time away from work. Impacts:
- Physiological
- Psychological
- Attitudes
- Workplace Performance

Question 2

Why is Psychological WHS relevant?

Answer 2

• You may experience it.
• You may treat patients experiencing it.
• Your co-workers may experience it.
• You may be responsible for employees experiencing it.
• You may be responsible for reducing it in a workplace.

Question 3

What are the statistics of Psychological WHS?

Answer 3

Question 4

What are the early signs of Psychological injury?

Question 5

What are the strategies to reduce psychological injury?

Answer 5

Encourage:
1. Exercise + healthy eating
2. Work-life balance (with flexible hours)
3. Breaks/ holidays

Develop coping strategies:
1. Threat appraisal (challenge vs threat)
2. Prioritising tasks
3. Relaxation techniques

• Establish reasonable expectations/deadlines/workloads
• Encourage open communication between staff and management
• Provide support to employees
• Train managers to effectively recognise and reduce psychological injury
• Discourage harassment/bullying