Hidden Workplace Hazards

Question

What are the various elements of the Hidden Workplace Hazards?

Answer 1

Stress:

• Look for symptoms – nervous tension, withdrawal, low morale, denial
• Role conflict
• Role ambiguity
• Role overload/under load
• Responsibility for others
• Lack of social support 

Bullying:

• Physical abuse
• Mental abuse
• gender abuse
• verbal abuse
• racial abuse
• practical jokes

Alcohol/Drug abuse/Debt:

• prescription drugs
• morning after symptoms
• late coming
• out of it syndrome & mood swings 
• theft from workplace
• strange meetings/phone calls
• out of character behavior