A1 Health and Safety Cornwall
Stress Awareness
COURSE TITLE : Stress Awareness
AWARDING BODY : Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
COURSE DURATION : 4 – 5 hours
QUALIFICATION & CURRICULUM AUTHORITY ACCREDITED : No – Level 1
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This qualification raises awareness of the likely sources of
work-related stress. It is aimed at general workers and also serves as
an introduction to the issue for more senior staff. The qualification
will enable employees to contribute to strategies which combat
work-related stress.
OUTLINE syllabus
• Definitions of stress
• Stress as an occupational health hazard
• Identification of basic workplace stressors
• Development of basic controls for work-related stressors
• Responsibilities imposed under UK legislation