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Stress at work - causes, signs and symptoms

HSE — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:09:51 +0000

What is stress? - HSE’s formal definition of work related stress is “The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them at work.” In these pages we explain what stress is, its causes and the signs and symptoms to watch for.

Further information on Stress at work

National Stress Awareness Day 2009

HSE — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:16:22 +0000

HSE is pleased to support National Stress Awareness Day 2009. This year’s International Stress Management Association campaign is focused on ‘stressing the positives’.

HSE supports National Stress Awareness Day

Pressure on to tackle stress as business loses out

HSE — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:20:28 +0000

HSE is supporting National Stress Awareness Day as statistics reveal more than 11 million working days were lost to work related stress last year.

View press release ‘Pressure on to tackle stress as business loses out’

Tackling work-related stress - revised guide

HSE — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:53:05 +0000

How to tackle work-related stress - A guide for employers on making the Management Standards work. Going to work is generally good for us, but only if our health, safety and welfare are protected. Preventing ill health because of work-related stress is part of creating a good working environment for your employees.

Find out more about this revised guide on tackling work-related stress [PDF 187KB]

Stress - Management standards

HSE — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:30:29 +0000

The Management Standards cover six key areas of work design that, if not properly managed, are associated with poor health and well-being, lower productivity and increased sickness absence.

Find out more about the stress management standards

National Stress Awareness Day - ‘stressing the positives’

HSE — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:40:20 +0000

HSE is pleased to support National Stress Awareness Day, 4 November 2009. This year’s campaign is focused on ‘stressing the positives’. One of the positive actions an employer can take is to tackle work-related stress using the HSE’s Management Standard.

National Stress Awareness Day - ’stressing the positives’

Mental Health Awareness Day 2009

HSE — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:00:09 +0000

10 October - HSE advice to help define and understand the relationship between work related stress and common mental health problems.

Stress and mental health at work

National Stress Awareness Day

HSE — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:00:41 +0000

National Stress Awareness Day, 4 November 2009

HSE is pleased to support National Stress Awareness Day 2009. This year’s International Stress Management Association campaign is focused on ‘stressing the positives’.

More about National Stress Awareness Day.

Stress Inspection Pack

HSE — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:00:13 +0000

Guidance for HSE Inspectors - the Stress Topic Inspection Pack has been updated to include further guidance on enforcement and revised Improvement Notice Templates.

View Stress Topic pack [PDF]

Free - HSE eBulletins

HSE — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:00:05 +0000

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Stress - video case studies

HSE — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:45:08 +0000

How have organisations tackled stress? The new stress video case studies are designed to explain the manner in which other organisations have implemented the changes, where they encountered issues, how these were resolved and the ultimate benefits they achieved.

All videos are based on real cases.

Watch the new stress video case studies

Work-related stress

HSE — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:10:19 +0000

This LAC presents current operational policy on work-related stress and guidance on how enforcement officers should deal with the topic. It provides information on the Management Standards for work-related stress, which form the core of LA’s work on stress. An overview of the Stress Programme Plan of work is given with information on how this work links with activity on Managing Sickness Absence and Return to Work.

Dealing with my stress - video case studies

HSE — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:00:06 +0000

Work is generally good for people if it is well designed, but it can also be a great source of pressure. Watch the experiences of others who have suffered and tackled workplace stress.

Stress video case studies

Staff Protection & Wellbeing 09

HSE — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:59:11 +0000

Staff Protection & Wellbeing 09, London, 19 October will take place on the first day of the 2009 European Health and Safety Week. The event will bring together public-sector organisations to share good practice, common health and safety concerns, aims and objectives. Judith Hackitt CBE, Chair of HSE will also be present.

Staff Protection & Wellbeing 09 further information and booking details

Stress e-Bulletin

HSE — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:40:43 +0000

The latest edition of the stress e-Bulletin is now available, sign up for your free news update. In this edition; feedback following the recent user survey…

Free stress news and updates - sign up now

British Safety Council Conference

HSE — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:21:55 +0000

London, 2 July 2009, half-day conference to address the challenges faced by the NHS and local authorities. A number of speakers will be sharing their views and includes a keynote address by HSE’s Chair, Judith Hackitt, on taking forward the new HSE Strategy.

Booking and full conference details

Stress at work news

HSE — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:31:45 +0000

Join the 30,000 subscribers to the HSE Stress e-Bulletin - free regular news and updates by email. In the latest edition - “Direct your CEO to tacke stress”.

Construction Infonet - March bulletin

HSE — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:08:59 +0000

Construction Infonet is a free e-Bulletin from HSE providing a regular update on health and safety issues for all in the construction industry. This issue Construction inspection initiative, Property Developer campaign, Shattered Lives campaign…

View March edition

Health and safety at work: Best practice and partnerships

HSE — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:35:12 +0000

June 17 2009, London. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) will bring together experts in its field, to learn about some recent health and safety projects. The conference will focus on issues such as; an update on the Slips, Trips and Falls Report 2008, stress at work and workplace violence.

Judith Hackitt, Chair of the Health and Safety Executive will also be present.

View the conference programme and booking details

“Tackle Stress” initiative launched

HSE — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:51:20 +0000

This website helps employees, HR staff and Board Directors discover effective, lasting answers to workplace stress - a problem that costs organisations with 500 employees around 250 working days a year. How many days are lost in your company?

Find out more on how to tackle stress in your workplace