Job Stress, Shiftwork and Extended Work Shifts

A comprehensive set of 30 vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to job stress, shift work, and strategies for managing them.

Job Stress

Harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when job requirements do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.

Fight or Flight Response

The biological pre-programmed response to a stressful situation.

NIOSH

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which provides guidance on job stress and safety.

Circadian Rhythm

The body's natural biological rhythm that follows a roughly 24-hour cycle, affecting sleep and other bodily functions.

Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD)

A disorder characterized by fatigue and functional impairment associated with sleepiness due to night or rotating shift work.

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions that can be exacerbated by job stress.

Musculoskeletal Disorders

A range of conditions that affect the bones and muscles, often related to job stress.

Accident Risk

The increased likelihood of accidents due to factors such as job stress and shift work.

Coping Skills

Strategies that individuals use to manage stress and challenges.

Health Care Expenditures

Cost-related factors associated with managing health issues, which are significantly higher for stressed workers.

Stress Prevention Strategies

Methods recommended to reduce job stress, such as defining workers’ roles and allowing skill utilization.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Support services provided by employers to help employees deal with personal issues impacting their work.

Absenteeism

Frequent absence from work, often linked to stress.

Retention Strategies

Methods to keep employees engaged and prevent turnover due to job stress or dissatisfaction.

Workload Distribution

The way tasks are allocated among workers, which can impact stress levels.

Bright Light Exposure

A technique used to help reset circadian rhythms, often beneficial for shift workers.

Organizational Change

Changes implemented within a workplace to improve conditions and reduce stress.

Physical Fitness

Maintaining good physical health, which can help resist stress and illness.

Employee Survey

A tool used to measure employees' perceptions of job conditions, stress, and overall satisfaction.

Work-related Stress

Stress that originates from workplace conditions and responsibilities.

Managing Stressors

The process of identifying and addressing factors that cause stress at work.

Long-term Health Effects

Chronic health conditions that may arise from prolonged job stress or shift work.

Adjusting Shift Schedules

Modifying work hours to better align with workers' natural biological rhythms.

Accident History

Documentation of past incidents related to work stress and shift work.

Drowsy Driving

Driving while fatigued, which poses safety risks similar to impaired driving.

Circular Shift

A rotating work schedule that can affect sleep and health.

Sleep Hygiene

Practices that promote consistent, uninterrupted sleep.

Burnout

A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to prolonged and excessive stress.

Group Discussions

Conversations held among employees to identify and address sources of job stress.

Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment employees feel regarding their jobs.

Health Communication

Methods used to inform employees about health risks, including those associated with job stress.

Referral Services

Programs providing guidance for employees seeking external support.

Stress Management Training

Programs designed to teach employees techniques to handle stress more effectively.