The core of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approach for dealing with work related stress is set out in its Management Standards. This involves systematically addressing the 6 major work stressors: Demand; control; support; relationship, role and change. The HSE claims that if these 6 work areas are properly managed work-related stress can be reduced.
The management standards approach requires employers to follow the 5 steps to risk assessment.
1/ Identify hazards.
2/ Decide who might be harmed.
3/ Evaluate the risk and take action.
4/ Record your findings.
5/ Monitor and review.
The HSE website has more information on the management standards and the 5 Steps to risk assessment. hse.gov.uk/stress/standards
