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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