<p> Young Worker Safety and Health Training- Culinary Industry</p><p>Workplace Stress Top Ten List</p><p>Use the following worksheet as space to jot down any thoughts or reflections you may have related to workplace stressors you have experienced in a “top ten” list. </p><p>1</p><p>2</p><p>3</p><p>4</p><p>5</p><p>6</p><p>7</p><p>8</p><p>9</p><p>10</p><p>This material was produced under grant number: #SH-23564-12-60-F-13 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. </p><p>Handout B: Workplace Stress Young Worker Safety and Health Training- Culinary Industry</p><p>Workplace Stress Reduction Top Ten List</p><p>Make sure that you are getting enough sleep at night. Most teenagers 1 need on average 9.5 hours of sleep to be well-rested and ready to take on the day.</p><p>2 Make sure that you are taking necessary breaks during the workday. </p><p>Take 2! As in take micro-breaks. Taking 2 minutes to stretch hands, 3 wrists, arms, necks, and legs every 30 minutes increases levels of physical and mental comfort throughout the workday.</p><p>4 Empower yourself with knowledge about your rights as an employee.</p><p>Make sure you are getting appropriate physical exercise to all your body 5 to have the energy and strength to handle a long workday. The CDC recommends that teenagers get 60 minutes of exercise a day. Take 3-5 deep breaths to calm yourself down in the middle of a stressful 6 situation.</p><p>7 Try counting to 10 before reacting or speaking. </p><p>Report any unsafe working conditions immediately to an employer, co- 8 worker, or teacher. </p><p>9 Complete tasks in order of importance. </p><p>When you get home, get out of your work clothing. This helps to reduce 10 work/home life stressors from intermingling. </p><p>This material was produced under grant number: #SH-23564-12-60-F-13 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. </p><p>Handout B: Workplace Stress </p>