Managing Stress from Home
General Safety | 10-15 min
Summary
Personal stress outside of work contributes to approximately 60-80% of workplace accidents, according to safety research. Interesting fact: Major life stressors like divorce, death of a family member, or financial crisis can increase accident risk by up to 300% in the weeks following the event. Your mind can only focus on so much, and overwhelming personal stress leaves less mental capacity for hazard awareness.
Members get the full script, discussion questions, English + Spanish printable PDFs, and email delivery.
Start your 7-day free trialKey Points to Cover
- Personal stress affects concentration and judgment
- Recognize when stress is affecting your work
- Use healthy coping strategies
- Employee assistance programs provide confidential support
- Communicate with your supervisor if you need accommodations
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should this safety talk take?
Plan for about 10-15 min, with extra time for questions and site-specific examples.
Can I tailor the discussion to my workplace?
Yes. Use the key points as a starting place and connect them to the tasks, equipment, and procedures your team uses.