Organisational psychosocial hazard exposures in UK policing

Houdmont, Jonathan; Kerr, Robert; Randall, Raymond

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“…The results are similar to those reported by professionals in a similar occupational field (i.e. the police, [25]). In the UK, public service industries show the highest levels of stress and it is the main reason for absence from work [19].…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Job stress was measured using a single-item asking women how stressful they find their jobs (1 = not stressful to 4 = extremely stressful, [25]). The working environment was measured using the Health and Safety Executive’s Management Standards Indicator Tool (MSIT) which includes 35 items to measure six aspects of work which if badly managed are known to be associated with the experience of stress; demands, control, support (manager and peer), relationships, role and change [26].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Work outcomes in midlife women: the impact of menopause, work stress and working environment

Hardy

Thorne

Griffiths

et al. 2018

womens midlife health

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BackgroundThere is growing research interest in the question of whether menopause impacts upon mid-aged women’s work outcomes, but the evidence to date is inconclusive. This paper examines whether: (i) menopausal status, and experience of hot flushes and night sweats (HFNS), and whether (ii) work stress and work environment, are associated with work outcomes (absenteeism, job performance, turnover intention, and intention to leave the labor force).MethodsAn online survey (sociodemographic, menopause, health, well-being and aspects of work) was completed by 216 (pre-, peri- and postmenopausal) women aged 45–60 years.ResultsWork outcomes were not associated with menopausal status but were significantly associated with job stress and aspects of the work environment, such as demand, control and support. HFNS presence, frequency and problem-rating were not significantly associated with work outcomes. HF problem rating at work was significantly associated with intention to leave the labor force, after controlling for age (F(2,101), 6.742, p = .002).ConclusionsThe main predictors of work outcomes in this sample of mid-aged women were aspects of the working environment (particularly role clarity and work stress). Menopausal status was not associated with work outcomes but having problematic hot flushes at work was associated with intention to stop working. These results challenge assumptions about the menopause transition by providing evidence that the menopause does not impact on women’s self-reported work performance and absence. However, support for women with problematic HFNS at work may be beneficial, as might addressing working environment issues for mid-aged women.

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confidence: 89%

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confidence: 99%

Work outcomes in midlife women: the impact of menopause, work stress and working environment

Hardy

Thorne

Griffiths

et al. 2018

womens midlife health

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“…Research conducted in the framework of the “Management Standards” [26] found that a better psychosocial work environment is not only linked to less negative consequences for the workers [47,48], but also to more positive outcomes, such as learning and performance [49,50,51]. Consequently, supervisors’ competencies development could be considered a more accentuated preventive strategy aimed not only at the reduction of work stress, but also the improvement of health, well-being, and motivation.…”

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Psychometric Properties of a 36-Item Version of the “Stress Management Competency Indicator Tool”

Toderi

Sarchielli

2016

IJERPH

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The development of supervisors’ behaviours has been proposed as an innovative approach for the reduction of employees’ work stress. The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) developed the “Stress Management Competency Indicator Tool” (SMCIT), designed to be used within a learning and development intervention. However, its psychometric properties have never been evaluated, and the length of the questionnaire (66 items) limits its practical applicability. We developed a brief 36-item version of the questionnaire, assessed its psychometric properties and studied the relationship with the employees’ psychosocial work environment. 353 employees filled in the brief SMCIT and the “Stress Management Indicator Tool”. The latter is a self-report questionnaire developed by the UK HSE, measuring workers’ perceptions of seven dimensions of the psychosocial work environment that if not properly managed can lead to harm. Data were analysed with structural equation modelling and multiple regressions. The results confirmed the factorial structure of the brief SMCIT questionnaire and mainly supported the convergent validity and internal consistency of the scales. Furthermore, with few exceptions, the relations hypothesized between supervisors’ competencies and the psychosocial work environment were confirmed, supporting the criterion validity of the revised questionnaire and the UK HSE framework. We conclude that the brief 36-item version of the SMCIT represents an important step toward the development of interventions directed at supervisors and we discuss the practical implications for work stress prevention.

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“…Compared with the “no PTSD” group, police officers with “full PTSD” had additional medical consultations during the previous year, reported poor physical health and more lifetime suicidal ideation.Maia et al (2008) [71]To measure the serum lipid composition on police officers with and without PTSD who are regularly exposed to potentially traumatic situations.BrazilCross-sectional study and Medical evaluationPsychologicalPolice officers with PTSD presented an increased serum total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels than those without PTSD. Abnormal serum lipid profile and higher body mass index (BMI) suggests that PTSD increases the risk of developing metabolic syndrome.Houdmont et al (2012) [11]To study the association between exposures and perceived work-related stress on police officers.United Kingdom (UK)SurveyPsychologicalThere was evidence of highly stressful work as reported by the police officers. Such stresses were linked to the nature of duties performed by police officers.Garbarino et al (2015) [56]To evaluate the association between occupational stress and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in a rapid response police unit.ItalyMedical evaluation and SurveyPsychologicalMajority of police officers reported high stress levels.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There is a need to understand how occupational hazards affect the workforce, in order to provide well-planned OHS interventions and a conducive working environment. It can also help address public health concerns and enhance the effectiveness of police officers while on duty [11]. Hence, the objective of this review was to describe the occupational hazards, injuries and diseases affecting police officers worldwide, in order to benchmark the policy implications for the SAPS.…”

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A systematic review on occupational hazards, injuries and diseases among police officers worldwide: Policy implications for the South African Police Service

Mona

Chimbari

Hongoro

2019

J Occup Med Toxicol

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BackgroundOccupational hazards, injuries and diseases are a major concern among police officers, including in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, there is limited locally relevant literature for guiding policy for the South African Police Service (SAPS). The purpose of this review was to describe the occupational hazards, injuries and diseases affecting police officers worldwide, in order to benchmark policy implications for the SAPS.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review of studies using Google Scholar, PubMed and Scopus.ResultsA total of 36 studies were included in this review. Six revealed that police officers’ exposure to accident hazards may lead to acute or chronic injuries such as sprains, fractures or even fatalities. These hazards may occur during driving, patrol or riot control. There were two studies, which confirmed physical hazards such as noise induced hearing loss (NIHL), due to exposure to high levels of noise. Three studies on chemical hazards revealed that exposure to high concentrations of carbon dioxide and general air pollution was associated with cancer, while physical exposure to other chemical substances was linked to dermatitis. Four studies on biological hazards demonstrated potential exposure to blood borne diseases from needle stick injuries (NSIs) or cuts from contaminated objects. One study on ergonomic hazards showed that musculoskeletal disorders can result from driving long distances and lifting heavy objects. There were 15 studies that indicated psychological hazards such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as stress. Moreover, four studies were conducted on organizational hazards including burnout, negative workplace exposure and other factors.ConclusionsThis review outlined the global impact of occupational hazards, injuries and diseases in the police force. It served as a benchmark for understanding the policy implications for South Africa, where there is paucity of studies on occupational health and safety.

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Organisational psychosocial hazard exposures in UK policing

Cited by 50 publications

References 32 publications

Work outcomes in midlife women: the impact of menopause, work stress and working environment

Work outcomes in midlife women: the impact of menopause, work stress and working environment

Psychometric Properties of a 36-Item Version of the “Stress Management Competency Indicator Tool”

A systematic review on occupational hazards, injuries and diseases among police officers worldwide: Policy implications for the South African Police Service

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