Workers feel stress when they cannot cope with pressures and other issues; HSE defines stress as ‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them.’
Stress affects people differently – what stresses one person may not affect another. Factors like skills and experience, age or disability may all affect whether a worker can cope. Stress is not an illness, but it can make you ill. It can cause symptoms that affect how you feel physically and mentally. Recognising the signs of stress will help employers to take steps to stop, lower and manage stress in their workplace.
Carrying out correct first aid could mean the difference between life and death. Complete Safety Training can deliver first aid courses that apply to your workplace, such as schools, bars and restaurants, sports clubs, warehousing and construction.
