Stress

BUPA - Stress in the Workplace submitted by CatH — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This web page was published by BUPA's health information team. It describes the typical triggers of stress, the symptoms, and the possible solutions.

CIPD - Stress submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This factsheet gives introductory guidance. It: explains why managing organisational stress is important , clearly defines 'stress', distinguishing it from acceptable levels of pressure , identifies the key indicators of employees' stress, and outlines steps that people management specialists can take to deal with this , includes the CIPD viewpoint.

Coping with Carer's Stress submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Stress is a condition that affects all jobs, this article describes how to deal with stress when you are a full-time carer for someone else. In particular, this article focuses on caring for those with Alzheimers.

GMB - Tackling Violence at Work submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

This leaflet shows how to deal with and recognise violence in the workplace. Violent behaviour is not just physical, but can involve shouting and intimidation. The legislation around the issue is examined as well as policies and procedures that can help deal with violence and prevent it.

Government webpages on work-life balance submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Department of Trade and Industry materials on work-life balance and flexible working

Headaches and Stress submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

It is estimated that 75% to 90% of all persons who complain of chronic or frequent headaches suffer from tension headaches. They are the most common type of primary headache, and while they share some characteristics with the more serious migraine, they also display certain distinct differences that set them apart. Some experts believe that tension headaches and migraines represent two ends of a common spectrum, and that migraines, which are severe but irregular in occurrence, sometimes progress or transform to the less severe, but more frequent, tension-variety headache.

How does stress cause heart disease and raise blood pressure? submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2007-10-29 12:16

Advice on ways to reduce work stress to lessen the risk of heart disease.

HSE - Noise at Work - Advice for Employers submitted by cat — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This leaflet will help empolyers understand the effects of noise in the workplace and tell them what they can do to protect their employees.

HSE - Protect your Hearing or Lose it! submitted by CatH — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Wearing hearing protection can save your hearing from damage caused by loud noise at work. This Leaflet gives advice on how to protect your hearing to prevent permanent and incurable hearing damamge.

HSE - Tackling Work Related Stress submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Stress is the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure. It isn’t a disease. But if stress is intense and goes on for some time, it can lead to mental and physical ill health (eg depression, nervous breakdown, heart disease). This guide offers practical advice on what managers can do to assess and prevent work-related stress.

HSE - Tackling Work Related Stress - A Guide for Employers submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Stress is the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them. It can be caused by things at work or by things outside of work, or both. This leaflet is concerned with work-related stress: that is, stress that arises from, or is made worse by, work. Workrelated stress is not an illness, but it can lead to increased problems with ill health, if it is prolonged or particularly intense.

International Stress Management Association submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

The International Stress Management Association UK is a registered charity with a multi-disciplinary professional membership. It exists to promote sound knowledge and best practice in the prevention and reduction of human stress. It sets professional standards for the benefit of individuals and organisations using the services of its members.

LHC - Bullying at Work submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

Bullying at work is any form of behaviour which is offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting or is an abuse or misuse of power intended to undermine, humiliate, denigrate or injure individuals or groups. Bullying leads to stress and then to illness and behavioural problems if prolonged. A very high proportion of people subjected to bullying change their job as a result. Bullying is widespread at work. A survey by UNISON revealed that 66 per cent of the respondents had experienced or witnessed bullying. 34 per cent of those bullied reported that it had gone on for more than three years. In over 80 per cent of cases, the bully was a manager. In almost all cases the higher management knew what was going on but did nothing about it.

LHC - Stress at Work submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

Workers in the UK don't need to be told that work has got harder and become a pressure cooker for stress over recent years. Longer hours of work, low hourly rates of pay, under-staffing, bullying and job insecurity currently have some effect on most people's health. People at the lower end of the job hierarchy are, as ever, disproportionately affected. Insurers and solicitors are regularly holding seminars for employers on how to sack stressed workers before they become a financial burden or take out compensation claims. In this vicious climate Safety Representatives and trade unions must develop strategies to tackle this issue as members' health, jobs and careers are on the line. Stress is a health and safety issue not least because there is relevant legislation and case law, but it also involves broader employment, representational and collective bargaining issues.

Mind - Understanding Anxiety submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

Anxiety is something we all experience from time to time. Most people can relate to feeling tense, uncertain and, perhaps, fearful at the thought of sitting an exam, going into hospital, attending an interview or starting a new job. You may worry about feeling uncomfortable, appearing foolish or how successful you will be. In turn, these worries can affect your sleep, appetite and ability to concentrate. If everything goes well, the anxiety will go away.

NUT - Bullying submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

This document is the NUT's guidance to its members on harassment and bullying. It seeks to define unacceptable harassment and bullying and to reassure you that protection is available from your union and show you how to go about seeking advice and assistance

Stress guidelines from Canadian union CUPE submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Short manual on tackling stress for workers

Stress homepage submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Homepage provides access to HSE materials on stress

Stress management standards submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

The Health and Safety Executive Management Standards

Unison - Stress at Work submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Stress is very common. One in every five people say they are either very or extremely stressed at work. It is one of the biggest causes of ill-health in the workplace, making half a million people ill every year. This leaflet contains information about who it risk, myths about stress, the symptoms and effetcs, causes of stress and employers' legal duties.