To what extent are workers experiencing violence and aggression in their workplaces
(with a particular focus on health and social care and customer services)? What affect
does this have on the health of workers, particularly in terms of work-related stress,
anxiety and depression and what controls can be put in place to reduce these risks?

Background

To increase our understanding of the extent, harm, costs and preventability of work- related ill health. Specifically, focussing on the most common causes of work-related ill health in GB – work related stress, musculoskeletal disorders and respiratory ill health. DWP and DHSC Joint Work and Health Directorate (“the joint unit”) and HSE cooperate and collaborate on matters concerning their respective health responsibilities. This includes matters of mutual interest such as research with employers into demographics, occupational psychology and behavioural science, specific conditions and the workplace, work-related stress and mental health at work and musculoskeletal conditions. DWP, DHSC and HSE also collaborate on horizon scanning and foresight work in terms of considering work-related ill health outcomes.

Next steps

Get in touch with hsecsa@hse.gov.uk

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