This paper analyses employees’ health and safety and mental health issues; employee mental health and safety is essential for better results in the workplace. Safety involves the procedures taken to keep workers from injuries and sickness at work. The health of employees is of interest to business owners not only because they provide insurance but also because maximum productivity needs a healthy working environment. Health and safety measures vary depending on the type and nature of business. Mental health issues like depression and anxiety reduce the productivity of employees.
employees’ health and safety and mental health

WAYS OF IMPROVING EMPLOYEES HEALTH AND SAFETY

There are several ways to improve employees’ health and safety. Training employees will prevent workplace injuries. Managers ensure all employees complete all safety training tasks to reduce risks. Partnerships with occupational clinicians help to identify areas that cause employee injuries. They also evaluate employee health conditions to check for any mental health issues. Having a regular meeting with employees helps them point out risky areas therefore managers can create a healthy working environment for them. Safety protocols ensure employees follow safety requirements and perform their jobs as per the established procedures.
 ways of improving employees’ health and safety

THE SIGNS OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Mental health issues are common to most employees and they have the following signs. Change in work habits indicates low concentration and low productivity. These signs often result in poor performance. Change in the physical appearance of a person which includes violation of the dressing code shows the difficulty in coping. An employee has mental issues when they seem withdrawn, is unwilling to communicate, and also avoids social situations. Health and safety measures and a healthy working environment help employers to avoid mental health issues of their employees.
 the signs of mental health issues