HSE Management Standards Amanda Stevens Education Personnel Services

What are the Management Standards? HSE Management Standards for work related stress Set of conditions that reflect high levels of health, wellbeing and organisational performance Assist in minimising the impact of work related stress and improving organisational performance

Demands Employees indicate that they are able to cope with the demands of their jobs Systems are in place locally to respond to any individual concerns

Control Employees indicate that they are able to have a say about the way they do their work Systems are in place locally to respond to any individual concerns

Support Employees indicate that they receive adequate information and support from their colleagues and superiors Systems are in place locally to respond to any individual concerns

Relationships Employees indicate that they are not subjected to unacceptable behaviours (for example, bullying at work) Systems are in place locally to respond to any individual concerns

Role Employees indicate that they understand their role and responsibilities Systems are in place locally to respond to any individual concerns

Change Employees indicate that the organisation engages them frequently when undergoing an organisational change Systems are in place locally to respond to individual concerns

How to use the standards Review the tools available: –Health and Safety Team guidance, checklists and templates –HSE indicator tool –Worklife Support –HCC assessment tool Key points: –Secure commitment from leadership team and whole staff group, including local representatives –Consider the resource and time needed to analyse questionnaires –Share results and provide feedback –Seek ideas for solutions –Action plan together –Monitor and revisit