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
Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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University of Leeds and Lowell Financial Limited
To increase workplace productivity by developing Human Resources systems and tools to enhance employee health and wellbeing support, by reducing emotional labour risks to mental health....
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
Partially addresses the question by focusing on employee health and wellbeing support, but does not specifically mention violence and aggression in the workplace.
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Revolutionising workplace stress
The project vision is to revolutionise the management of work-related stress. By conducting real-world trials with large employers across a range of business sectors, the project will perfect and deliver a unique measure...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
Fully addresses the question by focusing on revolutionizing workplace stress and its impact on employees' health.
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PROSPERH - Promoting Positive Mental and Physical Health at Work in a Changing Environment: A Multi-level Approach
Recent years have seen rapid changes in the workplace arising from the digital and green transitions (‘twin transition’), as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. New forms of work and work management have arisen, which can aff...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Why might this be relevant?
Fully addresses the question by promoting positive mental and physical health at work, including work-related stress and mental health.