INTRODUCTION
Workplace stress is increasingly being seen as a major cause of absenteeism in the UK. This level one course is designed to assist organisations in maintaining productivity and staff morale by helping to reduce workplace stress. Although aimed at general workers it also provides a suitable introduction to the subject for more senior staff.

COURSE
A one day course, including the assessment , covers the topic areas:-

• 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

Delegates will become aware of the importance of controlling stress in the workplace and will develop a basic toolkit to monitor and control stress.

CERTIFICATE
The certificate is awarded to candidates that have successfully completed the course and the assessment. The assessment is by means of a review of the students own work practices; this is completed under tutor supervision at the conclusion of the training session.