Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress

Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 218
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ISBN-10 : 9781134433056
ISBN-13 : 1134433050
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress by : Sharon Clarke

Working in a stressful environment not only increases the risk of physical illness or distress, but also increases the likelihood of workplace accidents. While legislation provides some guidelines for risk assessment of physical hazards, there remains limited guidance on the risks of psychosocial hazards, such as occupational stress. This book takes the risk management approach to stress evaluation in the workplace, offering practical guidelines for the audit, assessment and mitigation of workplace stressors. Based on research and case studies, this book provides a comprehensive source of theoretical and practical information for students and practitioners alike. It includes chapters on: * environmental stress factors * psychological stress factors * work-related accidents * job stress evaluation methods With its up-to-date approach to a fascinating area of study, this is key reading for all students of organizational psychology and those responsible for workplace safety.

Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress

Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 218
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ISBN-10 : 0415297109
ISBN-13 : 9780415297103
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress by : Sharon Clarke

Based on original research findings, it provides a comprehensive source of theoretical and practical information for students and practitioners alike.

Managing the Causes of Work-related Stress

Managing the Causes of Work-related Stress
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 56
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ISBN-10 : 071766273X
ISBN-13 : 9780717662739
Rating : 4/5 (3X Downloads)

Synopsis Managing the Causes of Work-related Stress by : Great Britain. Health and Safety Executive

Based on the Management Standards, this new guide will help you, your employees and their representatives manage the issue sensibly and minimise the impact of work-related stress on your business. It might also help you improve how your organisation performs.

Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress

Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 0415297095
ISBN-13 : 9780415297097
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Managing the Risk of Workplace Stress by : Sharon Clarke

Working in a stressful environment not only increases the risk of physical illness or distress, but also increases the likelihood of workplace accidents. While legislation provides some guidelines for risk assessment of physical hazards, there remains limited guidance on the risks of psychosocial hazards, such as occupational stress. This book takes the risk management approach to stress evaluation in the workplace, offering practical guidelines for the audit, assessment and mitigation of workplace stressors. Based on research and case studies, this book provides a comprehensive source of theoretical and practical information for students and practitioners alike. It includes chapters on: * environmental stress factors * psychological stress factors * work-related accidents * job stress evaluation methods With its up-to-date approach to a fascinating area of study, this is key reading for all students of organizational psychology and those responsible for workplace safety.

A Guide to Managing Workplace Stress

A Guide to Managing Workplace Stress
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Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Total Pages : 111
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ISBN-10 : 9781581129427
ISBN-13 : 1581129424
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis A Guide to Managing Workplace Stress by : Trevor Hicks

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has commissioned recent research which has indicated that: . about half a million people in the UK experience work-related stress at a level they believe is making them ill; . up to 5 million people in the UK feel "very" or "extremely" stressed by their work; and . a total of 12.8 million working days were lost to stress, depression and anxiety in 2004/5. Work-related stress is therefore a serious problem and tackling it effectively can result in significant benefits for organizations. This can result in a happier and more productive workforce with fewer days away from work with stress related illnesses. Managers will also want to comply with recent HSE advice on managing stress within the workplace fulfilling their duty of care to employees. This should result in less exposure of organisations to the threat of litigation and the resultant negative publicity this causes. The intention of this book is to provide information to those who may be suffering from work related stress and to provide managers with a "toolkit" to help address such problems in the workforce.

Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Work-Related Stress in Today’s Work Environment

Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Work-Related Stress in Today’s Work Environment
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 163
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ISBN-10 : 9781000597004
ISBN-13 : 1000597008
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Work-Related Stress in Today’s Work Environment by : Ellen Pinkos Cobb

Today’s evolving world of work makes it imperative for employers to manage psychosocial hazards (PSH) and risks leading to work-related stress. This book contains essential, general, and country-specific information and templates for the successful management of hazards to prevent psychological harm in the workplace. Acknowledged as global issues affecting all workers and industries, PSH are work factors that have the potential to lead to physical or psychological injury and stress, relating to how work is designed, organized, and managed, and to work relationships and interactions. This book advances the idea that management of PSH, and psychological health and safety, is part of the duty of care of today’s responsible and ethical employers to employees, and that U.S. employers should recognize this responsibility. Clear and easy to follow, this guide presents comprehensive information on addressing PSH, discussing measures taken internationally (laws, guidance, and resources from Europe, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Japan), and a new global standard on psychological health and safety at work. (Note: At times within this book, and Part II in particular, punctuation may be added to quoted provisions for ease of reading and for consistency.) Practitioners and students in the fields of management, occupational health and safety, human resource management, ethics and compliance, occupational health psychology, and organizational psychology will come away with a deeper understanding of the importance of PSH and their management.

Stress Management in Work Settings

Stress Management in Work Settings
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 202
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ISBN-10 : 078810165X
ISBN-13 : 9780788101656
Rating : 4/5 (5X Downloads)

Synopsis Stress Management in Work Settings by : Theodore F. Schoenborn

Stress at Work

Stress at Work
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 278
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ISBN-10 : 9781136361814
ISBN-13 : 1136361812
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Stress at Work by : Jeremy Stranks

Work-related stress and resulting sickness absence costs the UK economy about £3.7 billion every year (HSE research). In this jargon-free guide, Jeremy Stranks explains what stress is and what causes it, how people respond to stress and cope with it, how stress can be evaluated and managed and what employers’ legal responsibilities are. Written for managers, HR professionals and safety reps, the emphasis of this book is strongly on practical advice and solutions. The author provides simple tools to measure and assess stress and shows how to deal with a range of stress-creating workplace situations, such as bullying, harassment and violence at work. The book also details how to implement a stress management system that complies with the new HSE Management Standards to avoid civil claims and criminal sanctions by the enforcement agencies. End of chapter key points draw out the implications of the preceding text for the employer and an executive summary shows the main aspects that senior management have to be aware of. In addition, the book contains forms and templates to help with managing stress. These are also available for download on the companion website. Stress at Work will also be a valuable reference for students on the following courses as part of modules concerned with Human Factors: NEBOSH Certificate and Diploma courses, MSc courses in Occupational Health and Safety Management, IOSH Managing Safely, British Safety Council diploma and NVQ level 3 and 4 courses in Occupational Safety and Health. Jeremy Stranks has 40 years of experience in occupational safety and health enforcement, management, consultancy and training. He is a founding member of NEBOSH and has lectured on numerous training courses on all aspects of health and safety. His company Safety and Hygiene Consultants offers companies advice in drawing up Health and Safety policies, writing risk assessments and audit procedures.

Managing Workplace Stress

Managing Workplace Stress
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 194
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ISBN-10 : 9780761901938
ISBN-13 : 0761901930
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Managing Workplace Stress by : Susan Cartwright

`Written primarily for the employee, this book is a gold mine of easily assimilated information and ideas which should also be of value to anyone working in human resources' - Personnel Today`Much of the literature on stress tends to be either academic or research-based, or otherwise focuses on the more practical aspects of stress management. Managing Workplace Stress strikes a balance between the two in providing background and discussion that puts many areas of work-related stress into context, as well as giving helpful practical advice on managing particular stressors' - People ManagementStress in the workplace is an ever-increasing problem and its consequences, such as higher rates of absenteeism, reduced productivity and increased health compensation claims, are widespread. This book examines the causes of the increase in work-related stress.Susan Cartwright and Cary L Cooper focus particularly on the stress created by organizational changes including job redesign, reallocation of roles and responsibilities, and the accompanying job insecurities. They highlight the everyday stressors likely to impact upon managers and employees - for example, working with difficult people and managing increased work loads - and offer useful strategies for dealing with these various situations.