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Posted By Merv Newman
I think I had better clarify my "noise" analogy.
I personally, the H&S specialist, would only list and quantify those stressors which are related to (physical) health and safety. I would advise looking for another specialist to list and quantify those relating to mental H&S. I would not even consider myself competent to identify such stressors. Let alone try a Risk Analysis.
I can measure noise, vibration, chemical concentration and air pressure. I cannot measure "work pressure" and as yet there are no equivalents of Threshold Limit Values for "management bullying" or sexual harassment.
If my manager asked me to do something about mental stressors, I would recommend that he goes to see a psychologist. (and hope he understands the difference)
Sorry about the confusion. Hope this has cleared it up.
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Posted By Jez Corfield
Merv
Actually this is something you can measure, for example, one test is Control - 85% must ‘feel’ they have an adequate say over their job. In its simplest form, if you ask 100 staff if they ‘feel’ they have an adequate say over their job, and only 50 say they do, then you don’t pass the ‘test’.
This is an extreme simplification, and it needs more than just one simple question, but you can measure it. When you find the problems, you are right, it is up to managers and directors to sort out the issues, not us H&S pro’s.
If you have the opportunity to communicate with staff, then this isn’t impossible – If you don’t mind me asking, what was your take on the HSE stress consultation?
Jez
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Posted By Merv Newman
Jez,
my take on the HSE stress consultation was to not touch it with a bargepole. As in my previous posting, and as seen when reading the other responses, there are very few of us who judge ourselves competent to handle or even comment on psychological stress.
As to people "feeling" that they can handle a certain part of their job, what is the degree of confidence in the result ? There are just too many factors which may influence the answer, starting with "will I lose my job if I say no ?" and continuing with ; do they like and trust you ? do they like and trust management ? do they like the job ? etc etc etc
If I can't observe it, then I can't (or I'm not competent to )measure it.
Are there any genuine practicing psychologists out there ? (Dominic, are you watching this thread ?)
Merv
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