Health risks relating to stress and anxiety in the workplace or due to the effects of the work demands on the individual. It is important to recognise that every job has its own pressures and demands; however, it is when this pressure becomes excessive for an individual that this can lead to stress symptoms which ultimately undermines performance.
Work Related Stress is defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed upon them. The University recognises the detrimental effect work related stress can have on individuals both in terms of their physical and mental health.
It is acknowledged that effective management of the issues and causes of work-related stress can lead to organisational benefits alongside the promotion of employee wellbeing. See the University Stress Policy for more information.
There is also a homepage that lists the range of Health and Safety risks identified as relevant to the University's activities and facilities, together with information on the University's policies and arrangements on how these risks are to be managed and controlled.
