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STRESS IN THE WORK PLACE

STRESS IN THE WORK PLACE. CAUSE FOR CONCERN By Geoff Meyer. WHAT IS STRESS. Physical hazards Organisational hazards Psycho-social risk factor. LEGISLATION. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Health and Safety Regulations 1992

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STRESS IN THE WORK PLACE

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  1. STRESS IN THE WORK PLACE CAUSE FOR CONCERN By Geoff Meyer

  2. WHAT IS STRESS • Physical hazards • Organisational hazards • Psycho-social risk factor

  3. LEGISLATION • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 • Health and Safety Regulations 1992 • Health and Safety Executive 1995 - Stress at Work - An Employers Guide

  4. UNDERWRITING ENQUIRIES TO AVOID/ELIMINATE RISK • Breach of statutory duty • Breach of employers duty of care • Foreseeability • Walker v. Northumberland County Council • Post Walker

  5. UNDERWRITING ENQUIRIES TO AVOID/ELIMINATE RISK • Absences • High risk work types • Grievance/counselling procedures • Other claims

  6. UNDERWRITING ENQUIRIES TO AVOID/ELIMINATE RISK • Changes in work practices • Redundancies

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