Assessment of stress

As with other hazards the risk of stress causing harm should be assessed. 

This need not be a formal process but a qualitative assessment should be made by

• you being personally aware of the signs and symptoms of stress, both in yourself and your colleagues
• discussing in confidence, any symptoms of stress that you may be experiencing, the causes and possible remedial actions with your manager or other support agencies (eg the Occupational Health Service)
• supporting any colleagues who may confide in you
• discussing work pressures and stress with your line manager during your Performance Development Review (PDR)
• completing the University’s biennial confidential staff opinion survey, in which you can express your views on your work and your well-being, including work related stress