How can you determine the levels of stress in an organisation and the likelihood that it will be a factor in injury and diesease and why consider stress?

Answer 1

There are a number of ways to assess stress but connecting that in a quantitative way to the rate of injury or disease has not been developed to a level that doing so is useful in dealing with any one particular workplace. Most agree that a more stressful workplace is one that is more likely to have a higher rate of injury and stress-related disease, and reducing stress is a good thing to do.

But for injury reduction, mistake-proofing various functions is usually a more productive approach, and more readily quantified and justified than a single focus on stress.

Answer 2

You can determine stress levels in an organization by conducting surveys, analyzing absenteeism and turnover rates, and observing employee behavior. Stress can contribute to injuries and diseases by weakening the immune system, impacting mental health, and increasing the risk of cardiovascular problems. Considering stress is important because it can have a significant negative impact on employee well-being, productivity, and overall organizational performance.