Stress Awareness
This training course is designed to raise awareness of the likely sources of work-related stress. Aimed at general employees it also serves as an introduction to the issue for more senior staff.
The course will enable employees to contribute to strategies which combat work-related stress.
- Definition of stress
- Stress as an occupational health hazard
- Identification of workplace stressors
- Development of controls for work related stressors
- Responsibilities imposed under UK legislation
Course length: 5-6 hrs
Qualification: Attendance certificate
Course Syllabus
The course is aimed at raising awareness of likely sources of work- related stress, the range of symptoms and effects it can cause and the options available for its control.
Topic areas covered:
- Definitions of stress.
- Stress as an occupational health hazard.
- Identification of basic workplace stressors.
- Development of basic controls for work-related stressors.
- Responsibilities imposed under UK legislation.
Objectives:
- By the end of the programme the student will be able to:
- Explain what is meant by the term work-related stress.
- Explain the importance of controlling stress in the workplace.
- Explain the typical stress related factors in the workplace.
- Identify stress in colleagues and themselves.
- Advise on and implement workplace controls to reduce stress.
- Monitor colleagues and themselves in relation to stress at work.
Cost: £35 per person + VAT on open courses
£35 per person + VAT (min charge of £280 + VAT) for in-house courses