Cornwall Council
CONFIDENTIAL
Health Risk Assessment (work related stress)
NAME: ______NAME(S) OF ASSESSORS: ______
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Hazard (Stressors) / Identified Risks / Risk RatingH M L / Existing Controls / Additional Control Measures Required
DEMANDS
- Overwork?
- Under work/Boredom?
- Unreasonable/Unrealistic demands?
- Specific risks related to job?
- Unsatisfactory work environment?
- Information overload and unrealistic time pressures?
- Are there regular unachievable deadlines and unrealistic time pressures set?
CONTROL
- Is there lack of control of individual work targets?
- Any other issues not identified in the above points?
- Are there sufficient opportunities to take breaks?
- Is there flexibility in the working time?
- Do you undertake home working on a regular basis? (outside normal working hours)
CULTURE
- Is there inconsistent use of discipline?
- Does a blame culture exist?
- Do disputes get resolved satisfactorily?
- Is sickness absence managed and not aggressive?
- Is there inconsistency to appraisals?
MANAGERS SUPPORT
- Is there supportive feedback given by managers?
- Is there support from your manager through demanding workloads?
- Are you able to approach your manager if you encounter problems at work – and are you given sufficient support?
PEER SUPPORT
- Do colleagues help out if the workload increases?
- Do colleagues give help and support when it is required?
RELATIONSHIPS
- Is there a clash of personalities or working styles with others?
- Is there poor communication?
- Is there inconsistent Management? (lack of strong leadership)
- Is there disrespect for staff ethics and values?
- Is there any bullying/harassment?
- Are there unrealistic expectations with lack of personal feedback?
ROLE
- Is the work role defined and staff know what is expected of them?
- Are the aims and objectives clearly set out?
- Are personal work plans developed at appraisals?
- Is there a clear understanding of work objectives and responsibilities?
CHANGE
- Is change badly managed at corporate level?
- Is change badly managed at line manager level?
- Is there an effective consultation process?
- Are changes made where they are not necessary?
- When changes occur is there sufficient information being communicated?
RESOURCING
- Are there resourcing issues posing problems in the ability to carry out the work satisfactorily?
ACCOMODATION/ENVIRONMENT
- Is the light suitable and sufficient?
- Is the temperature reasonable?
- Is there a lack of ventilation?
- Is the accommodation overcrowded?
- Is there excessive noise?
- Is there a lack of appropriate equipment?
PERSONAL/INDIVIDUAL FACTORS
- Lone working/isolation?
- Excessive travelling?
- Do the person skills match the job role and responsibilities?
- Are there any other health or disability issues?
- Are there any problematic life events or circumstances that may affect the ability to cope?
ANY OTHER HAZARDS OR CONCERNS?
- Specify and continue on another sheet if necessary
ACTION PLAN:- Actions to be taken by whom? (continue on another sheet if necessary)
Review Date:-
Training Required? Refer to Occupational Health?
Signed: (Manager)
Signed: (Employee)
Date:
WRS Risk Assessment Form Updated 07/07/10 Rev3