Workplace Stress Risk Assessment

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Work Demands

• Are staff comfortable with the amount of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are these timescales for workload too much?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the intensity of the workload too great for individuals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there consistency and clarity in the job role?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they received appropriate training in order that they can do the role effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees feel comfortable in raising concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the employees feel that they are kept informed about current business needs/ developments/reasons for some actions taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any issues regarding the work environment that is impacting on how effectively employees can do their role?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Control

• Do staff feel that they are involved in deciding what work they do, and when and how they do it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work repetitive?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the staff have a variety of activities to complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the working time flexible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can staff decide when to take breaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff feel that their skills are being used appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there room to develop new skills for employees if wanted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the work require initiative?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff feel that they are encouraged to use it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff feel that they are considered when planning the work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is work regularly monitored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do manager meet with staff to see how work is going?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Support

• Do staff feel they are being offered adequate managerial support with new work issues, everyday work issues or personal issues if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff feel that they are well-supported form their colleagues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff feel that you support a healthy work/life balance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How well do you listen to your staff – do they feel that this occurs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Relationships

• There are no issues concerning workplace relationship conflicts within the team for the employee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any problems with bullying/harassment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there policies present where staff can raise concerns about another member of staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the employee feel that the organization as a whole (managers and colleagues) are caring/trusting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Role

• Are staff clear about what is expected of them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff has a clear plan of work which is agreed with their manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff encouraged to talk to managers at an early stage if unclear of the priorities of the task to be undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff struggling with multiple/conflicting roles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do they understand how their role fits into the overall business aims?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Change

• Do staff feel that they receive adequate and regular communication and consultation about organization change when occurring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff fell they understand why organizational change needs to occur?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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