Training Objectives:

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Know the legislation and guidance applicable to workplace stress.
• Identify the different types and causes of stress in the workplace.
• Acknowledge the factors which may contribute to stress at work.
• Be aware of the symptoms of workplace stress.

Training Programme:

• Brief summary of the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Workplace Guidance on Stress.
• Discussion on the way that stress can affect people and the potential causes in the workplace.
• Identify the symptoms of stress.
• What are the factors that can influence workplace stress.
• The costs of stress in the workplace.
• Intervention and Management of stress in the workplace.

Training Methods:

• Classroom presentation on projector, supplemented by videos, and flip chart discussions throughout the course.
• Course handouts, training records, evaluation forms are also provided and used.
• A practical exercise and assessment also takes place.
• Throughout the course, there a number of exercises aimed at getting participants to recognise the causes of stress and also how to prevent future stressful situations.