HS&E Operatives practice question: Mental health and wellbeing (1 of 7)
B. Occupational health A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
One of your workmates has changed over the past few weeks.
Which two could be signs that they are struggling with stress? (Choose two.)
Choose two answers.
AA. They have become withdrawn and have mood swings
BB. They have asked to go on a training course
CC. They always take their full lunch break
DD. They are taking more time off and arriving late
Show the answer and explanation
Answers: A, D
A. Right: Right. Mood swings, being withdrawn and losing motivation are signs HSE lists too.
B. Wrong: Wrong. Asking for training is not a sign of stress on its own. It may just mean they want to learn a new skill.
C. Wrong: Wrong. Taking proper breaks is healthy. It is not a sign that someone is struggling.
D. Right: Right. HSE lists taking more time off and arriving later as changes in behaviour that can be signs of stress.
Explanation
Signs of stress include taking more time off, arriving late, mood swings and becoming withdrawn. If you are worried about someone, talk to them and encourage them to get support.