Stress Awareness

This course explains the difference between healthy pressure and stress, the physical, emotional and behavioural signs to look out for, and the common causes of work-related stress set out in the HSE Management Standards. You will learn practical coping strategies, how to talk to your manager and where to find support. It is awareness training and is not a substitute for professional help.
Modules
5
Duration
About 40 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
10 questions from a bank of 16

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Explain the difference between pressure and stress
  • ✓Recognise the physical, emotional and behavioural signs of stress in yourself and others
  • ✓Identify common causes of work-related stress using the six HSE Management Standards areas
  • ✓Describe the employer's duty to assess and manage the risk of work-related stress
  • ✓Use practical coping strategies and know how to raise concerns and get support

Course contents

  1. Module 1: Pressure and stress

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Recognising the signs

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  3. Module 3: Causes of stress at work

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  4. Module 4: Practical coping strategies

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  5. Module 5: Talking to your manager and getting support

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  6. Final assessment & certificate