1. Wellness, Safety, & Stress
1.03
Objective 1.03: Analyze the impact of personal growth/development and change throughout life.

2. Stress Stress is the natural reaction to the demands of daily life.
Being healthy can help a person’s career by giving the energy need to perform the job.

3. Identify causes of stress.
Daily activities
Illness
Life changes
Crisis

4. Summarize effects of stress.
Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain
Increased frustration, irritability, edginess
Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams
Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea
Reduced work efficiency or productivity
Gritting, grinding teeth
Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue
Trouble learning new information
Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness
Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion
Increased anger, frustration, hostility
Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms
Weight gain or loss without diet
Depression, frequent or wild mood swings
Light headedness, faintness, dizziness
Increased or decreased appetite
Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed.
Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping

5. Strategies for dealing with stress
Establish good health habits.
Use physical activity to relieve tension.
Talk about problems with a trusted individual.
Keep a positive outlook.
Be a good time manager.
Engage in relaxation activities.
Utilize support systems.

6. Factors that impact physical health:
Diet/Nutrition strategies
Weight management
Adequate sleep/rest
Physical fitness/physical activity
Avoidance of harmful substances (alcohol, drugs, tobacco)
Hygiene/grooming

7. Benefits of wellness: Looking good Feeling good Improved productivity
Improved safety
Less work days missed due to illness/injury
Lower health care costs
Increased energy level
Improved self-concept

8. Accidents on the Job
Accidents and injuries are not pleasant. No one wants to get hurt or see anyone else get hurt. Working safely is every worker’s responsibilities.
Many accidents can be prevented when people are alert, careful, and aware of the potential dangers around them.
Workplace safety is primarily the responsibility of the individual employees.

9. Lack of Knowledge and Skills
The worker who has not been trained to do his or her job accurately and safely is most likely to make mistakes and have accidents.
Workers with less than one year’s experience account for almost 40% of all occupational accidents a year.

10. Environmental Hazards
Possible dangers or unsafe conditions are known as environment hazards.
These hazards exist in every type of working environment- from jobs involving mechanical equipment to automated offices.

11. Environmental Hazards (Cont.)
Hazards in Dangerous Work
Environmental hazards exist in many industries besides construction.
People involved in dangerous work must be safety-conscious. Being safety conscious involves knowing the appropriate steps to avoid accidents.
Hazards in the Office
Office workers can also become in contact with unsafe conditions in the workplace. Sometimes office workers forget to follow simple safety procedures at work because they feel safe in the office.

12. Poor Safety Attitudes
Not taking the right attitude toward safety can put you and others in danger. A poor safety attitude can lead to accidents.

13. Unsafe behavior
People who don’t consider or practice safety on the job have poor safety attitudes. Many accidents are caused by people with attitudes. Here are examples of unsafe behavior that should be avoided:
Recklessness
Bad temper
Lack of Consideration for others
Disobedience / Carelessness
Laziness
Fatigue
Impatience
Emotional State and / or use of drugs or alcohol.

14. Preventing Accidents Stay Healthy
Being alert and healthy is the best way to do your job well and safely. You can stay healthy by eating properly and getting adequate sleep. Fatigue on the job can lead to unsafe behavior that causes an accident.
Preventing accidents is everyone’s responsibilities. Following these other safety procedures will also help you prevent accidents:
Stay healthy
Use machines and tools properly
Wear protective clothing and use protective safety equipment
Follow safety precautions.

15. Preventing Accidents (cont.)
Use Machines and Tools Properly
Many machines and tools can be dangerous if not handled properly.
Wear Protective Clothing and Use Protective Equipment
Certain jobs require protective clothing and equipment to prevent injury to the worker.

16. Preventing Accidents (cont.)
Follow Safety Precautions
Closely following basic safety precautions is another way for you to help prevent accidents. Practicing safety on the job includes using ladders safely, lifting properly, preventing fires, and keeping work areas neat.

17. What to Do When an Accidents Occur
No matter how careful people are, accidents do happen. When an accident occur it is very important to stay calm.
Call for Help
Call for help as soon as it is safe to do so. Who you will call will depend upon the extent of the accident or sudden illness.

18. Costs of Accidents The Costs of the Employer The costs of you
Work injuries from accidents cost employers time and money. As the result of an accident, production slows down when a worker can’t perform their duties for a period of time. Most workers are covered by workers’ compensation if they are injured on the job.
The costs of you
An accident can cost you financially and personally. It could lead a lost time on the job, possible wage loss, and even a job loss. A disability is a permanent job-relayed injury.

19. Costs of Accidents (cont.)
The Costs to the Economy
Accidental deaths or disabling injuries affect many workers in the workplace. Billions of dollars are paid nationwide each year to injured workers covered under workers’ compensation.

20. The Role of Government in Protecting Your Health
OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Act is a national act passed by Congress in The act calls for safe and healthful working conditions. OSHA sets and enforces job safety and health standards for workers.
The government plays an important role in promoting safe working environments. It makes and enforces that promote health and safety on the job. These laws led to the creation of three government agencies that carefully monitor safety: OSHA,. EPA, and CDC.

21. The Role of Government in Protecting Your Health
EPA
Keeping the environment safe and clean is a major concern for everyone. Pollution not only damages the environment, it can cause serious health hazards and diseases. The Environmental Protection Agency is another government agency that works to make this country a safer place to live.
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Service. CDC works with worldwide, state, and local health agencies to protect the public from health threats.

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