Health & Safety
Course
Course
Certificate of Stress Awareness
Introduction to the issue of work-related stress.
Length: 1 day.
Examining Body: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
This qualification raises awareness of the likely sources of work-related stress. It is aimed at general workers and also serves as an introduction to the issue for more senior staff. The qualification will enable employees to contribute to strategies which combat work-related stress.
Outline programme
- Definitions of stress
- Stress as an occupational health hazard
- Identification of basic workplace stressors
- Development of basic controls for work-related stressors
- Responsibilities imposed under UK legislation




