The Health and Safety Executive published the Management standards for work-related stress in 2004. The approach is based on systematically addressing the 6 major work stressors: Demand; control; support; relationship, role and change. 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 assessement.
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
