HSE Stress Management Standards: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how employers can use these standards to identify and manage work-related stress within their teams.
These standards provide a framework to help organizations identify and manage risks related to work-related stress.
Who it's for
This scheme is intended for employers who are responsible for managing staff and ensuring a healthy working environment.
What you get
You receive a structured framework designed to help you assess how stress affects your workplace and implement ways to manage it effectively.
What it costs you
There is no direct financial fee to use these standards, but it will require an investment of time to review your processes and implement the management changes required.
The catch to know
A common mistake is to ignore these standards and only address stress issues after a staff member has already taken long-term sick leave.
How to apply
- Review the management standards to understand the different areas of work-related stress.
- Use the provided framework to assess your current workplace environment.
- Implement changes to manage the risks you have identified.
- Visit the official portal for more guidance: https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/standards/