You can discuss sources of workplace stress with colleagues and work together to reduce them, with or without the support of a CSP safety rep or steward
Ideally you will have a CSP safety rep or CSP steward in your workplace who can take up these issues with management on behalf of staff. If not, you could elect a colleague to the role or stand as a safety rep yourself.
Become a CSP safety rep
If there isn't one in your workplace, consider becoming a safety rep.
Even if there is no safety rep, you can reduce stress by discussing issues with colleagues and acting as a workplace group.
Run a survey
One of the key ways to address the issue of stress at work is to run a survey of CSP members in your workplace or department. Conducting a simple survey will help you and other members to identify the extent of stress in the workplace and to provide evidence to your employer of any problems.
- See our guidance on running a stress at work survey.
- Find out what actions you can take to reduce common sources of work-related stress.
Key dos and don’ts
Do:
- talk to colleagues and your safety rep if you are stressed by your work environment
- take your breaks
- notify your employer about poor work conditions
- fill in an incident report form if you are in pain or injured at work – remember to keep a copy of your report and notify your safety rep
Don’t:
- assume you are the only one stressed by your work environment
- ignore symptoms – if you're injured, it may have unforeseen negative consequences for your future wellbeing and career
