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Stress Policy Workshop
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Aims of Session
• Understand the need for the Policy• Identify causes, effects and
management of stress• Outline specific roles• Outline strategies to deal with individual
cases.
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Definition of Stress
“An adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demands placed on them.” (HSE)
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Why have a Stress Policy?
• HASAWA – legal obligation• Case law• Moral duty of care• HSE requirements.
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HSE Management Standards
• Demands – such as workload, work patterns and the work environment.
• Control – such as how much say the person has in the way they do their work.
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• Support – such as the encouragement, sponsorship and resources provided by the organisation, line management and colleagues.
• Relationships – such as promoting positive working to avoid conflict and dealing with unacceptable behaviour.
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• Role – such as whether people understand their role within the organisation and whether the organisation ensures that they do not have conflicting roles.
• Change – such as how organisational change (large or small) is managed and communicated in the organisation.
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Management StandardsExercise
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Identifying Symptoms of Stress
Physical symptoms include:• Backache• Fatigue• Muscle tension• Breathing difficulties• Headaches• Chest pains• Sweating palms, dry mouth, nervous twitches
etc .
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Behavioural symptoms include:• Absenteeism• Erratic moods• Apathy• Indecision• Unusually emotive or impulsive• Accidents• Loss of appetite• Evading duties or responsibilities• Complaining.
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Emotional symptoms include:• Anxiety• Irritability• Low self-esteem and confidence• Depression• Poor sleep• Aggression• Inappropriate behaviour• Withdrawal from social contacts.
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Stress Risk Assessment
1. Identify the hazards
2. Who can be harmed and how
3. Evaluate the risk and take action
4. Record your findings
5. Monitor and review.
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Stress Policy.
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Any questions?