Occupational Stress: A Practical ApproachKen Addley In this book multi-disciplinary contributors representing a wide range of interests in the workplace provide an easy-to ready practical approach to the topic of occupational stress. The practical theme of this book is reinforced by the inclusion of a sample stress policy, questionnaires, advice on holding stress seminars with specimen overheads and an example of a personal job appraisal system. The trade union view and legal aspects for employers are also highlighted. A chapter is also devoted to the European Union and its role in health and safety within workplaces and how that relates to issues of stress. |
Contents
Stress at work part | 9 |
Prevention coping and health | 48 |
Legal aspects | 98 |
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