Stress is increasingly a factor in the loss of working days and reduction in employee effectiveness. This qualification seeks to advise and guide those interested in protecting themselves and their workforce from the damaging effects of stress. This is a stand-alone qualification complementing the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace.
On successful completion of the course participants will be awarded a CIEH (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health) certificate.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for all employees especially those who deal with the public, work to deadlines, provide a service, supervise and manage.
Duration
½ day
Aim
This course will prepare managers and employees to look at their own work activities and contribute to the development of strategies to reduce work-related stress.
Successful completion 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.
Objectives
On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:
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.
