Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Certificate in Stress Awareness
Introduction
The increasingly competitive environment and associated pressure can create stress which in turn becomes part of our lives. There is agreement among experts that too much stress can affect the performance and health of employees. The course is aimed at raising awareness of likely sources of work-related stress, the range of symptoms and effects it can cause and the options available for its control.
This course is independently accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
Who is this course for?
It provides a suitable introduction to the issue of work-related stress for all employees.
Aims
To provide the delegate with:
• To raise awareness of likely sources of work-related stress, the range of symptoms and effects it can cause and the options available for its control
• To discuss delegates specific issues
Learning Objectives
By the end of the programme the delegate will be able to:
• Explain what is meant by the term stress and in particular work-related stress
• Explain the importance of controlling stress in the workplace
• Explain the typical stress related factors in the workplace.
• Identify stress in colleagues and themselves.
• Advise on and implement controls in the workplace to reduce stress.
• Monitor colleagues and themselves in relation to stress at work.
Programme 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
Course Duration and Examination
4 hours, plus review of delegate's own work practices following training
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