Burnout

As harvest begins, the pressure of completing our work creates a perfect mix for burnout. Shorter deadlines can lead to a large amount of stress. With this in mind we should be aware of the  causes of burnout. The biggest factor that causes burnout is our work/life balance. Which entails overworking to the point of complete exhaustion or thinking of work constantly outside of the job.

We need to ensure that we take care of our mental health during this time. As this will allow us to perform at our best.

Signs of Burnout

•  Isolation from Work Environment

• Becoming increasingly disconnected from coworkers.

• Newly Negative Attitude

• Having a negative outlook about work tasks or coworkers.
• Always finding a way to see the negative in things.

• Frequent Incidents

• Carelessness and negligence that is leading to more incidents.

• Constant Fatigue

• Feeling always tired and not having the motivation to do activities that you did before.

How to Avoid Burnout

•  Emphasis on Personal Health

• Promote healthy living habits such as regular breaks, drinking more water, and getting enough sleep.

• Personalize Communications

• Encourage all workers to speak up during toolbox talks or one-on-one sessions.

• Acknowledge Worker Contributions

• Reward workers who speak up about safety hazards or more efficient ways to perform tasks.

• Encourage Leadership

• Increase rotation of safety committee members to give all workers a chance to participate in meetings.

If you’re experiencing burnout remember it’s okay to ask for help!