b'HEALTH & SAFETYmanage it. Ensure that job roles, responsibilities and 1. concerns with your manager or someone in theperformance expectations are clearly Safety or Human Resources department. communicated.Regular feedback and reviews by 2. Prioritize Work-Life BalanceBe sure tomanagement can help everyone stay on track and separate your work life and home life.Do notfocused.bring your work home.Use that time to enjoy Promote regular breaks, mental health days and with family and/or friends. vacation time to help employees recharge.Stress 3. Develop Coping SkillsThere are a numberlevels decrease when employees feel they can of coping skills that you can incorporate intostep away when needed.your life such as yoga, breathing exercises or Provide resources such as employee assistance meditation. programs (EAPs), counseling services or mental 4. Eat HealthyHealthy eating habits and exercisehealth workshops to help employees cope with not only benefit us physically but can help usstress.mentally. It is important that both employees and management 5. Company Health ProgramsTake advantagework together to reduce stress, foster a supportive of company sponsored well-being programs,work environment and maintain open communication stress reduction activities and healthy lifestylechannels so everyone can significantly improve their campaigns. well-being and the success of the organization.For more information on workplace stress, go to https://6. Committees & TeamsParticipate in companywww.osha.gov/workplace-stress or https://www.cdc.committees or programs such as a safetygov/niosh/stress/about/index.html.committee or party planning team to feel moreIf you have further questions regarding safety in connected to the company and your peers. your workplace or would like more information, 7. Professional HelpSeek professional help fromplease contact Andy Sawan at Sedgwick at Andrew.a doctor or therapist, if you feel it necessary. sawan@sedgwick.com or 330-819-4728.As an employer, you can encourage employees to manage stress by incorporating some of the following: Foster a culture of open communication, teamwork and respect.Encouraging a supportive work environment can reduce stress. Offering flexible work schedules, remote work options or accommodations for personal obligations can help employees balance work and life responsibilities. Ensure workloads are manageable and employees have the resources they need to succeed.www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer 19'