Tuesday 27 December 2016

Warning for bosses - as stress is now top health hazard in workplace

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   Warning for bosses - as stress is now top health hazard in workplace
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   Stress has now overtaken back pain as the number one health hazard in
   the workplace - leaving employees in a minefield that can trigger
   absenteeism and a loss of productivity.
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   Stress has now overtaken back pain as the number one health hazard in
   the workplace - leaving employees in a minefield that can trigger
   absenteeism and a loss of productivity.
     * Share
       Warning for bosses - as stress is now top health hazard in
       workplace
       Independent.ie
       Stress has now overtaken back pain as the number one health hazard
       in the workplace - leaving employees in a minefield that can
       trigger absenteeism and a loss of productivity.
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   Dr John Gallagher, a specialist in occupational medicine, said he had
   seen stress, anxiety and depression escalate in the past 10 to 15
   years, generated by problems such as work overload.

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   "There is little point in advising counselling if the main issue is not
   addressed. We should be careful about medicalising stress. The source
   must be found and dealt with."

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   occupational health physicians to employers across the country.

   Dr Gallagher said he advises stressed employees of the importance of
   taking exercise for their wellbeing.