NEBOSH HSE Managing Stress at Work [Level 4]

INTRODUCTION

The NEBOSH HSE Managing Stress at Work course is a Level 4 qualification designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to manage and prevent workplace stress. The course is a collaboration between NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and is based on HSE’s Management Standards for work-related stress.

The course is aimed at managers, supervisors, HR professionals, and anyone with a responsibility for managing workplace stress. It is suitable for individuals in any industry or sector, and provides learners with a practical understanding of the causes and effects of workplace stress, and the strategies that can be used to manage and prevent it.

The NEBOSH HSE Managing Stress at Work course is delivered through a combination of e-learning and a practical assessment, which requires learners to conduct a stress risk assessment in their workplace and develop a stress management program. By completing the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a healthier and more productive work environment, reduce the negative impact of stress on employees and organizations, and comply with relevant health and safety legislation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of the NEBOSH HSE Managing Stress at Work course are:

• Define the concept of stress and its causes
• Understand the physical and mental health effects of stress
• Recognize the impact of stress on organizational productivity and performance
• To conduct a stress risk assessment and identify potential sources of stress in the workplace
• Understand the stress risk assessment process
• Identify workplace stressors and their impact
• Collect and analyze data to identify potential sources of stress
• To develop and implement effective control measures to manage and prevent workplace stress
• Develop a stress management policy and program
• Implement interventions and support systems

By the end of the course, learners will be able to understand the concept of workplace stress, conduct a stress risk assessment, develop and implement effective control measures to manage and prevent workplace stress, comply with relevant health and safety legislation, and promote a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

COURSE OUTLINE:

The NEBOSH HSE Managing Stress at Work course consists of one unit and covers the following topics:

Unit: HSE Managing Stress at Work

Module 1: Introduction to stress and its impact on individuals and organizations

• Definition of stress and common causes
• Physical and mental health effects of stress
• Impact of stress on organizational productivity and performance

Module 2:Understanding and conducting a stress risk assessment

• Overview of the stress risk assessment process
• Identifying workplace stressors and their impact
• Collecting and analyzing data to identify potential sources of stress
• Developing and implementing control measures to manage and prevent workplace stress

  Module 3 :Strategies for managing and preventing workplace stress

• Developing a stress management policy and program
• Implementing interventions and support systems
• Providing training and development opportunities for employees and managers
• Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of stress management strategies

Module 4: Legal and regulatory requirements relating to workplace stress

• Overview of relevant health and safety legislation
• Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in managing workplace stress
• Risk assessment and control measures required by law
• Managing stress-related absence and return-to-work proceses

Module 5: Building a positive mental health culture in the workplace

• Strategies for promoting positive mental health and well-being
• Identifying and managing the signs of stress in yourself and others
• Developing effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage workplace stress
• Supporting employees who may be experiencing stress

TRAINING METHOD:

The course is delivered through a combination of e-learning and a practical assessment, which requires learners to conduct a stress risk assessment in their workplace and develop a stress management program. By the end of the course, learners will have a practical understanding of workplace stress and the skills to manage and prevent it in their workplace.

Venue: Kenya

Date: Open