Our Lead Health & Safety Officer is Eddie Lawrence, our branch area has over 100 BT buildings which need to be checked on a 3 monthly basis to make sure they are up to H&S standards. We are assisted by a large number of members who have decided to become USR's. Between all of us, we look after your workplace where ever you work.
If you would like to become a USR please contact Eddie Lawrence direct by email or on our Office number 01473 830999.
Work-related
stress affects as many as one in five employees and has been
estimated to cost employers around £370 million and society
around £3.75 billion each year.
It
has been defined as "the adverse reaction people have to
excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them".
There is an important distinction between the beneficial effects of
reasonable challenges and pressure, which can be stimulating and
motivating, and work-related stress which is a natural but adverse
reaction to demands or pressures that a person feels unable to cope with.
Anyone
can suffer from work-related stress. Although not an illness in
itself, cases where the stress felt is prolonged or intense can lead
to ill health. Effects include heart disease, back pain,
gastrointestinal disturbances anxiety and depression. Stress can also
lead to other behaviours such as more tobacco smoking, excessive
alcohol or caffeine consumption and skipping meals, all of which can
contribute to health problems.
The
European Agency has published a status research information report
on work-related stress. The report provides and overview of the
latest scientific knowledge on issues ranging from the definition and
measurement of stress to coping strategies and risk management. You
can read the report at: