Sunday, 29 March 2026

🧠 HEALTH & SAFETY + MENTAL HEALTH MODULE 1 – TEXT VERSION

 


SLIDE 1 – TITLE

Mental Health Training Modules
Health & Safety + Mental Health Basics


SLIDE 2 – WHAT THIS TRAINING IS ABOUT

This training will help you:

  • Learn what mental health is
  • Learn about mental health laws
  • Learn how to support people
  • Understand your role at work

✅ Suitable for all levels


SLIDE 3 – MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION

Mental health is part of health and safety.

  • Work can affect how people feel
  • People can become stressed or unwell
  • Employers must help keep workers safe

SLIDE 4 – WHY IT MATTERS

Mental health at work is important because:

  • Stress can harm mental health
  • Bullying can cause serious harm
  • Too much pressure can lead to illness
  • Early support can save lives

SLIDE 5 – PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS

Psychosocial hazards are things that affect mental health at work.

Examples include:

  • Stress
  • Bullying
  • Too much work (workload)
  • Not enough support
  • Poor communication

SLIDE 6 – UNITED KINGDOM (UK)

Key laws include:

  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
    → Employers must protect workers’ health (including mental health)
  • Equality Act 2010
    → Mental health conditions can be disabilities
    → People must be treated fairly

SLIDE 7 – UK REGULATIONS

  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Employers must:

  • Assess risks
  • Reduce risks
  • Keep workers safe

SLIDE 8 – AUSTRALIA

Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws say:

Employers must protect mental health.

Risks include:

  • High workload
  • Bullying
  • Unclear job roles

SLIDE 9 – UNITED STATES (USA)

Key protections include:

  • Occupational Safety and Health Act General Duty Clause
    → Employers must provide a safe workplace
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
    → Mental health conditions can be disabilities
    → Workers must be treated fairly

SLIDE 10 – WORLD HEALTH GUIDANCE

  • World Health Organization recommends:
  • Reduce stress at work
  • Train managers
  • Support workers early
  • Reduce stigma

SLIDE 11 – EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES

Employers should:

  • Identify risks
  • Assess mental health risks
  • Reduce stress
  • Prevent bullying
  • Support staff

📝 MODULE 1 – QUIZ

✅ Section A: Multiple Choice

1. Mental health is part of:
A. Only personal life
B. Health and safety
C. Holidays
D. Fitness only

👉 Correct answer: B


2. Which of these can harm mental health at work?
A. Good communication
B. Supportive team
C. Bullying
D. Breaks

👉 Correct answer: C


3. What is a psychosocial hazard?
A. A type of machine
B. Something that affects mental health
C. A job title
D. A uniform

👉 Correct answer: B


4. Which law protects workers in the UK?
A. Driving Act
B. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
C. Food Act
D. Travel Act

👉 Correct answer: B


5. What must employers do?
A. Ignore stress
B. Increase pressure
C. Reduce risks
D. Avoid workers

👉 Correct answer: C


✅ Section B: True or False

6. Work cannot affect mental health
❌ False


7. Bullying can cause mental harm
✅ True


8. Employers do not need to assess risks
❌ False


9. Mental health conditions can be disabilities
✅ True


10. Early support is important
✅ True


✅ Section C: Short Answer

11. Name one psychosocial hazard:
👉 Example answers: Stress / Bullying / Workload


12. Name one employer responsibility:
👉 Example answers: Assess risks / Support staff / Prevent bullying


13. Why is mental health important at work?
👉 Example answer: It affects wellbeing, safety, and performance

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