Stress

The University of Huddersfield is committed to providing a healthy working environment for all of its employees. This includes where reasonable the protection of employees against work related stress and to promote their health and wellbeing. This Stress aware poster points employees to the information lodged on this website.

Read the university's Stress Policy.

This web page includes information on training and links to other stress related resources that univesity staff can utilise. You are also welcome to contact the Occupational Health Department to arrange a one to one consultation with one of the Occupational Health nursing advisers on a self referral basis. You may also find that a consultation with one of the universities Dignity at Work advisers would be of benefit to you. Dignity at Work Policy and information.

Detailed rationale for the policy can be found on the following links: Health & Safety Executive 'Managing the Causes of Work Related Stress' & Health & Safety Executive 'Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations'.

The UK annual stress awareness day is to be held on Wednesday 7th November 2012.

In house training on stress delivered by Occupational Health

Stress Awareness for all staff (2 hours) - provides individual awareness of the causes of stress and an understanding of coping strategies. Even if you don't feel under pressure or 'stressed', this training will help you identify 'stressors', those factors that can lead to stress, and how you can deal with them before they have a long-term effect on your health.

Stress Management (3 - 4 hours) - enables managers to assess risk and work with employees to effectively manage stress related problems. The Stress Awareness course is briefly outlined during this session. More information and bookings