Mental Health

Question 1

Type A Personality

Answer 1

Excessively competitive, always in a hurry

Increased risk of heart disease

Question 2

Type B Personality

Answer 2

Easy going and relaxed in behavior

Question 3

Mental Health Stats

Answer 3

1 in 6 of general population has a common MH problem.
50% of these have sx but don’t need treatment
More likely in women.
Highest incidence group age 45-55
Schizophrenia/bipolar more common in social disadvantaged - Social class is LEAST consistent marker

Question 4

HSE Definition of Stress

Answer 4

Harmful reaction people have to undue pressure and demands place on them at work.

Question 5

Common Stressors at Work

Answer 5

Time pressure and deadlines
Work overload
Threat of job loss
Lack of consultation
Understaffing

Question 6

Legal duties of employer

Answer 6

Under HSAWA and MHSAWA

1. Proactively identify causes of stress
2. Undertake risk assessment
3. Implement measures which prevent/control risks

Duties limited to:

1. Forseeability
2. Degree of control
3. Reasonably practical (cost vs benefit)

Question 7

Criminal law vs Civil Law

Answer 7

Criminal - beyond reasonable doubt

Civil - On the balance of probability

Question 8

Primary Prevention

Answer 8

Identify Stresses and Risk Assessment

Job redesign, training, flexible working hours

Question 9

Secondary Timely Reaction

Answer 9

Compassionate Management
Help individual cope - equip with knowledge.
Early recognition, time management, group problem solving.
EAP

Question 10

Tertiary Support

Answer 10

Treatment, rehab, counselling. Through OH

Question 11

Management of Health and Safety At Work Act 1999

Answer 11

States that every employer shall make a suitable and sufficient assessment of risks to the health and safety of employees to which they are exposed to at work

Question 12

Objective risks

Answer 12

From statistical evidence

Question 13

Subjective risks

Answer 13

From individual perception

Question 14

Relative risk

Answer 14

Comparison between hazards

Question 15

Acceptable risk

Answer 15

Levels that can be accepted by those exposed

Question 16

EAP

Answer 16

Employee Assistance Program

Used to tackle range of work and non-work related problems (alcohol, drugs, MH) that adversely affect job performance

Question 17

HSAWA 1974

Answer 17

Requires all British organisations with more than 5 people to have a written policy about health, safety and welfare of their staff.
HSE recommends MH policies should be part of the the policy.
Should indicate measures to address prevention of work related stress, education and training.

Question 18

4 Steps to Develop a Health Policy

Answer 18

1. Survey
2. Occupational health plan
3. Implementation
4. Monitoring and Examination

Question 19

Transport and Works Act 1992

Answer 19

Makes it a criminal offence for certain workers to be unfit through drink and/or drugs while working on railways/tracks.

Question 20

Drunk Worker

Answer 20

Could be criminally liable under HASAWA 1974 under section 7.
Can cause criminal proceedings against employer if they knowingly allow them to continue in work.
Civil action against employer preferred than against employee as get more in damages.

Question 21

Alcohol Policy

Answer 21

Agreed between management, unions and staff.
Dismissal must not be first option. Confidentiality, person rights, sick leave factored in. State role of OH.
Almost 1/3 recover without specific treatment.

Question 22

Drug Policy

Answer 22

Like alcohol. Support affected employees and not punish them.
Clearly state possession or supplying at work will be reported immediately to the police.

Question 23

Waddell and Burton Report

Answer 23

Is work good for physical and mental health well being. Yes it is good for physical and mental well being.

Question 24

Marmot Report 2010

Answer 24

Fair Society, healthy lives.

Study of health inequalities in England.

Question 25

Black Report

Answer 25

Dame Carol Black - Working for a healthier tomorrow.
Looking at the health of working age people and trying to keep people in work.
1. Try to prevent illness and promote health + wellbeing
2. Early intervention for those that do get condition
3. Improve the health of those out of work.
FIT FOR WORK SCHEME COMES UNDER THIS

Question 26

Macleods Report

Answer 26

Engaging for success. Enhancing performance through employee engagement.