BY henok Tsegay

2.  Part 1 – Stress in General
 Part 2 - Stress at Work
 Part 3 – Stress Management

3. Stress in General

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992 (sect 6)
Every employer shall take all practicable steps to
ensure the safety of employees while at work
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992 (sect 7)
Every employer shall ensure that there are in place
effective methods for identifying existing hazards,
and (if possible before they arise) new hazards to
employees at work.

5. Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand. It can be caused by both
good and bad experiences. When people feel stressed by something going on around
them, their bodies react by releasing chemicals into the blood. These chemicals give
people more energy and strength, which can be a good thing if their stress is caused by
physical danger. But this can also be a bad thing, if their stress is in response to
something emotional and there is no outlet for this extra energy and strength. This class
will discuss different causes of stress, how stress affects you, the difference between
'good' or 'positive' stress and 'bad' or 'negative' stress, and some common facts about how
stress affects people today

6.  Your body has a built-in response to handle stress. When
something stressful happens, you may experience sweaty
palms, dry mouth, or knots in your stomach. This is totally
normal and means that your body is working exactly as it
should. Other signs of stress include emotional signs (such
as feeling sad or worried), behavioral signs (such as crying),
and mental signs (such as not being able to concentrate or
focus)

8.  Negative stress is stress that a person feels they cannot
handle. If they have been feeling this stress for a long
time their body will wear out and they will not be able
to function normally. This can lead to depression,
anxiety, lower self esteem and other mental health
issues.

9.  Positive Stress is also called Eustress. This excitement
is felt by people when they are confronted by a
demanding situation, which they think they can
handle. This fills them with thrill and excitement. Like
runners on the track, taking a ride on the roller
coaster, taking up a challenging project at workplace.
Positive Stress gives you the energy to throw yourself
into something where you want to make some
contribution. Approaching exams enhance a student's
concentration and learning capability.

10.  Physical symptoms
 Mental symptoms
 Behavioural symptoms
 Emotional symptoms

11.  Your heart beats faster and your breathing may be more rapid and shallow.
Conversely, you may notice that if you were to take a conscious deep breath, it
almost feels like you were holding or limiting your breath. Letting it out is a
relief. This is a great test to see if you are stressed right now and don't realize it.
 Muscles feel tense. The palms of your hands become sweaty. Some people crave
carbohydrates which provide the body with fast energy. Others reach for
alcohol or drugs.
 Some people feel irritable or get indigestion. You may feel light-headed, have a
dry mouth or an unexplained bout of diarrhea or constipation. Perhaps you
don't sleep that night because you are "hyped".
 You become more alert and focused on your problem or the task at hand. Some
people become "addicted" to the adrenaline rush because it gives them a burst
of energy and feels exhilarating. This physical symptom of stress feels good so
you are tempted to keep up stressful behaviors. Don't be fooled. It ultimately
leads to "burnout" and other negative long-term health effects.

12.  Mental symptoms occurs in the mind of an individual
either causing irregular behaviors
 Paranoia
 Unclear thinking
 Un sounding judgment
 Nightmares
 Indecisiveness
 negativity
 Rash decisions

13.  Drugs
Drinking, smoking or using other drugs more than usual can be indicative of trying to “forget” or
numb the stress, worry or anxiety, but can also lead to physiological as well as psychological
addictions.
 Sex Drive
A recurrent failure to control the sexual behavior
Continuation of the sexual behavior despite significant harmful consequences
 Impatience
 Fast Driving
 Hostility
 Smoking
 Self-harming
 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

14.  Emotional/Tearful is characterized by an underlying
feelings that occasionally surface as crying, deep
sadness, heightened sensitivity, feelings
distressed, paranoid or “hurt” in the company of people, or
through re-living or replaying thoughts or conversations
repeatedly.
 Anger
 Aggression
 Panic
 Depression
 Anxiety

15.  Stress is not the same as ill-health, but has been
related to such illnesses as;
 -cancer
 -depression
 -chronic fatigue
 -obesity

16. The cost of stress is high. There are many things at a chance
of loss when high stress jobs. This can effect both employer
and employee. They can cost in such way as,
 Lives of those who are under high stress
 Loss of productivity
 Loss of happiness and contentment
 Higher chance of a break down
 Employee dissatisfaction

17. Stress at Work

18.  Working long hours
 Shortage of salary
 Shortage of job make you do even things you don’t
want to do
 Frustration
 Extra responsibilities

19. Stress Management

20.  External Stresses
 Internal Stresses

21.  Financial Problems
 Personal Relationships
 Health
 Irritants
 Workplace Stress

22.  Death of spouse
 Marital Separation
 Being Fired from work
 Starting or ending school
 Minor violation of the law
 Outstanding personal
achievement
 Addition of family
member

23.  Frustrations
 Conflicts
 Pressures

24.  Use regular relaxation periods for work breaks.
 Eat sensibly. Avoid caffeine. Do not cope with
stress by using alcohol or drugs.
 Get focused on new directions and regular
planning.
 Protect yourself from negative co-workers and
relationships.

25.  Change your behaviour
 Change your thinking
 Change your life style

26.  Stress is a basic part of our life. The way in which we
deal with stress will make our lives pleasant and
comfortable or leave us stressed and incapable of
performing our obligations to the best of our abilities.
Just have to deal with it.