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 Act
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
→ 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
2. Which of these can harm mental health at work?
A. Good communication
B. Supportive team
C. Bullying ✅
D. Breaks
3. What is a psychosocial hazard?
A. A type of machine
B. Something that affects mental health ✅
C. A job title
D. A uniform
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
5. What must employers do?
A. Ignore stress
B. Increase pressure
C. Reduce risks ✅
D. Avoid workers
✅ 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
SLIDE 1 – Title
Environment, Safety & Support
SLIDE 2 – Core Idea
Prepare before support
SLIDE 3 – Why It Matters
Reduces stress
Prevents escalation
SLIDE 4 – Simple Adjustments
Temperature
Noise
Lighting
SLIDE 5 – Know the Person
Likes
Dislikes
Triggers
SLIDE 6 – Important Balance
Be flexible
But keep boundaries
SLIDE 7 – Safety First
Not everything can be changed
Safety always comes first
SLIDE 8 – Key Message
Small changes can make a big difference
🧾 5. PRINTABLE POSTER
🌿 BEFORE SUPPORT
✔ Know the person
✔ Prepare the room
✔ Reduce triggers
⚖️ REMEMBER
👉 Be flexible
👉 But keep boundaries
🛡️ SAFETY RULE
👉 “Comfort matters
👉 But safety comes first”
📘 6. TRAINING SECTION (PROFESSIONAL VERSION)
⚖️ Your Key Message (Very Important)
“Mental health is not an excuse for everything”
👉 This is a responsible and important
principle in professional practice.
✔ We understand behaviour
✔ But we do not accept harm
🧠 Professional Balance
👉 Behaviour may be influenced by mental health
BUT:
✔ Individuals remain responsible for safety
✔ Services must maintain boundaries
🌿 Person-Centred Preparation
Good practice includes:
✔ Asking about needs before arrival
✔ Planning the environment
✔ Making reasonable adjustments
🧠 Sensory & Environmental Factors
Some individuals may be sensitive to:
noise
temperature
lighting
space
👉 This can be common in conditions such as:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
anxiety-related conditions
🌟 Key Principle
👉 “The more we reduce triggers, the more we
support regulation”
⚠️ Limits (Very Important)
👉 We cannot:
❌ Remove all triggers
❌ Control all behaviour
❌ Prevent every reaction
🛡️ Safety First
If behaviour becomes unsafe:
✔ Set clear boundaries
✔ Seek support
✔ Follow procedures
🌿 7. CLIENT EASY READ VERSION
💬 Before You Come In
👉 We may ask:
What helps you feel comfortable?
What you don’t like?
🌿 We Try to Help By:
✔ Making the room comfortable
✔ Keeping it calm
✔ Listening to your needs
⚖️ Important
👉 We will try our best
👉 But:
❌ We cannot change everything
❌ We must keep everyone safe
🛡️ Safety
👉 If something becomes unsafe:
Staff may step in
Extra help may be used
🌟 Final Message
👉 “We want you to feel comfortable
👉 But we must keep everyone safe”
🌟 FINAL COURSE MESSAGE (VERY STRONG)
👉 “Prepare where possible
👉 Support where needed
👉 Set boundaries where required
👉 Always protect safety”
💡 Quick Thought on Your Direction
Your idea to combine:
Autism
ADHD
Mental health
Environment & support
Real-life safety planning
…is exactly how real training programmes are built.
And your inclusion of:
✔ boundaries
✔ safety
✔ realistic expectations
makes your work professional-level and publishable.
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