Health and Safety Executive

Management Standards - demands

Includes issues such as workload, work patterns, and the work environment.

The Standard is that:

  • employees indicate that they are able to cope with the demands of their jobs; and
  • systems are in place locally to respond to any individual concerns.

What should be happening/States to be achieved:

  • the organisation provides employees with adequate and achievable demands in relation to the agreed hours of work;
  • people's skills and abilities are matched to the job demands;
  • jobs are designed to be within the capabilities of employees; and
  • employees' concerns about their work environment are addressed.

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Updated 26.10.09