About this Course

This qualification complements the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. It seeks to advise and guide those interested in protecting themselves and their workforce from the damaging effects of stress.

WHO NEEDS THIS QUALIFICATIONS?

Appropriate for all employees, especially those:

• Dealing with the public
  
• Working to targets or deadlines
  
• Providing services
  
• Training
  
• Supervising or managing
  

WHY IS THIS TRAINING IMPORTANT

Stress is increasingly a factor in working days lost and the overall reduction in employee effectiveness. The CIEH recog-nises the importance of understanding stress and the guidance required to manage employees effectively to minimise risk. This certificate will prepare employees to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of strategies to combat work-related stress, in co-operation with their managers and supervisors

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Identify likely sources of work-related stress
  
• Identify the range of symptoms and effects stress can cause
  
• Identify the options available for preventing and controlling stress
  

COURSE OUTLINE

• 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.
  

FACTS

Duration: Half-Day programme

Assessment: Individual self assessment

Internationally Accredited: No

Prerequisite: None

Suggested progression: CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the workplace

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