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Macho culture prevents stress management

Article Abstract:

A detailed investigation into the benefits of implimenting a stress management policy in the workplace found some industries were failing to address key issues as stress was often regarded as a sign of weakness and not discussed. The Institute of Occupational Medicine concluded industries dominated by males, such as engineering and construction, needed a different approach to help overcome the difficulties associated with stress. Health related organisations were more willing to impliment stress management policies.

Health aspects, Men, Men's health

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Hard-arm vibration research

Article Abstract:

People working in the construction industry are at greater risk of developing symptoms associated with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) according to a study funded by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Research found up to 460,000 employees in the construction industry were regularly exposed to high levels of hand-arm vibration, placing them in a category which the HSE would regard as dangerous. Power tools and hand-held instruments were found to be the major cause of HAVS.

Construction industry, Vibration syndrome

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Stress related work absence survey

Article Abstract:

The impact of stress-related absence could be drastically improved if employers took a more determined approach to the management of stress in the workplace, according to researchers investigating the cost of stress-related absence. The study revealed an increase of absence resulting from stress from 1998 to 2000, although less than 25% of employers have a stress management policy in place to help prevent costly and often preventable time off work.

Worker absenteeism, Absenteeism (Labor)

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