Work-related stress is preventable and employers have a legal duty to assess and manage it.
In 2024/25, 964,000 workers reported stress, depression, or anxiety caused or made worse by work. HSE's Management Standards give you a practical framework to tackle the main causes of stress at work.
Poor management in any of these 6 areas can harm health, reduce productivity, and increase sickness absence:
- Demands - workload, work patterns, and the working environment
- Control - how much say workers have in how they do their work
- Support - resources and encouragement from managers and colleagues
- Relationships - fostering positive working and tackling unacceptable behaviour
- Role - clarity of responsibilities
- Change - managing and communicating organisational change effectively
Spot risks early and take action to protect your workforce.
Our free guidance and tools can help you apply the Management Standards:
April is Stress Awareness Month.
Through the Working Minds campaign, we’re calling on employers to #BeTheChange: prevent work-related stress, protect workers’ health, and support productive workplaces.
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checking your Management Standards - review the 6 areas of work design
Would you pass inspection?
Global Asbestos Awareness Week is running from 1 to 7 April. It’s a timely reminder to check that your asbestos management is up to date and compliant with the law.
HSE inspectors can visit premises without warning, and current inspections are placing particular emphasis on effective asbestos management.
There is a legal duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises and multi-occupancy domestic premises. All work on asbestos-containing materials requires specific training and controls, and asbestos waste must be disposed of in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Here's what you can do now to prepare:
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