Health and Safety Executive

Work related stress - together we can tackle it

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Stress at work is a major issue, if you want to see how big, see the stats, but together we can successfully manage and prevent it. HSE can help you prevent work related stress and comply with the law.

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Dealing with my personal issues

Dealing with my personal issues

Anyone can suffer from work related stress – information for those who think they are affected.

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People in these roles have specific responsibilities in the successful prevention of stress.

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Management Standards

Management Standards

The Management Standards define the characteristics, or culture, of an organisation where the risks from work related stress are being effectively managed and controlled.

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Competency Indicator Tool

Research by the HSE, the CIPD and IiP, found poor managers are the most often reported cause of stress. So HSE will publish further free downloadable tools next month to allow staff to give feedback to help managers to develop their skills.

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Updated 27.01.10