Stress Management at Work
This course describes how to carry out a stress risk assessment based on the HSE Management Standards approach.
Description
When excessive pressure at work causes stress, and the stress is unmanaged, it can put employees' health at risk, affecting their personal life, workplace relationships and the organisation.
The organisation has a legal duty to protect employees' health at work by assessing the factors that could lead to work-related stress and taking measures to remove or reduce the risk. By being proactive and working with your staff, you can promote a happier and healthier workplace for all.
The Stress Management at Work course is designed for managers, supervisors or those involved in the stress risk assessment process. The course describes how to carry out a stress risk assessment based on the HSE Management Standards approach, which helps the organisation identify causes of stress and come up with solutions for how to prevent and reduce work-related stress among staff.
Features
- Define stress and work-related stress (WRS).
- Outline some negative effects stress can have on individuals and organisations.
- Identify employers' responsibilities for managing WRS.
- Describe how to use the HSE Management Standards approach to identify, assess and manage the risk of WRS.
- Recognise line manager responsibilities and competencies for managing stress in their team.
- Outline ways to handle individual and team-specific concerns of WRS