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of work and not specifically with the stress caused by sudden, traumatic
events nor with the management of post-traumatic stress disorder. The
booklet will tell you about:
·
what work stress is (and is not)
·
the risk management approach to work stress
·
how to assess work for stress-related risks to health
·
how to prevent or reduce work stress
·
how to provide support for those people who are suffering from stress
·
organizational policies and culture required to promote these actions
The goals of best practice objectives with regard to stress management are
to prevent stress happening or, where employees are already experiencing
stress, to prevent it from causing serious damage to their health or to the
healthiness of their organization.
In many countries, legislation obliges employers to take care of the health
and safety of their workers. This duty is normally interpreted to include the
management of stress-related hazards, work stress and mental as well as
physical health outcomes. Employers would be well advised to familiarize
themselves with the relevant law in their country.
Summary :
The booklet will tell you about: · what work stress is (and is not) · the risk management approach to work stress · how to assess work for stress-related risks to health · how to prevent or reduce work stress · how to provide support for those people who are suffering from stress · organizational policies and culture required to promote these actions The goals of best practice objectives with regard to stress management are to prevent stress happening or, where employees are already experiencing stress, to prevent it from causing serious damage to their health or to the healthiness of their organization.
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