This course aims
to complement the Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in
the Workplace programme. It 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. While the level of the qualification
is aimed at general workers, it would provide a suitable
introduction to the issue of work related stress for more
senior staff.
Successful completion will
prepare participants to look carefully at their own
work activities and contribute to the development of
strategies and combat work related stress, in cooperation
with their managers and supervisors.
Aims
At the end of the course participants will be able
to:
- Explain
what is meant by the term stress and in particular
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 controls in the workplace to reduce
stress.
- Monitor
colleagues and themselves in relations to stress at
work.
