Work-related stress
Series: HSC News Release ; (C034:04) 27 July 2004 (2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: At over 13 million days a year, work-related stress is the biggest cause of working days lost through injury or ill-health, costing society about £3.7bn a year. In 2001-02, over half a million people in Britain experienced stress at levels that made them ill. The Health and Safety Executive has recently conducted a survey at Liverpool St station to lobby thousands of rush-hour commuters for their views on work-related stress. The consultation highlights a set of management standards which enable employers to gauge stress levels, identify causes and work with employees to resolve any issues. See the website for further details. http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2004/c04034.htm| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB403009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 127019-1001 |
At over 13 million days a year, work-related stress is the biggest cause of working days lost through injury or ill-health, costing society about £3.7bn a year. In 2001-02, over half a million people in Britain experienced stress at levels that made them ill. The Health and Safety Executive has recently conducted a survey at Liverpool St station to lobby thousands of rush-hour commuters for their views on work-related stress. The consultation highlights a set of management standards which enable employers to gauge stress levels, identify causes and work with employees to resolve any issues. See the website for further details. http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2004/c04034.htm