Stress at Work

Workplace stress is a phsyical and emotional response to pressure at work.  Too much, or prolonged stress can have serious implications for your health. Long-term, stress can cause major health problems and, if you've suffered from stress at work, you could be eligible to make a compensation claim.

My Accident Solicitor can help you with the personal injury claim advice you need, and the expertise to pursue any compensation claim.

Symptoms of Stress at Work

Symtoms of stress present themselves in different ways.  Signs of mild stress can present themselves as feelings of uneasyness, but ongoing stress or severe stress can present symptoms that can endanger your health.

Signs that you've been suffering from stress at work are:

• Headaches
• Cramps or muscle spasms
• Frequent crying and mood disturbance
• Chest pains
• Restlessness, constant tiredness or sleeping problems
• Lack of appetite or craving for food
• Constipation or diarrhoea

Over a period of time, stress at work can lead to other conditions. For example, stress at work can cause asthma, depression, high blood pressure, heart attacks, skin problems and stroke.

 

Causes of Stress at Work

There are a number of reasons that could cause you to suffer stress at work. Some main stress triggers include:

• Poor working conditions (such as noise)
• Too much or too little work to do
• Lack of control over your work
• Poor communication or working relationships with colleagues
• Blame culture
• Lack of support to develop your skills
• Inflexible work schedules
• Bullying, racial or sexual harassment
• Physical danger (such as risk of violence)

Stress at Work - Employer's Responsibility

Employers have a responsibility to protect their workers from too much stress in the workplace.

The Health and Safety Executive says that more working days are lost because of work-related stress than any other work-related illness or injury, totalling around 13 million days per year. If you've suffered from stress at work and it's affected your health, My Accident Solicitor can help.

Contact us now for FREE advice on 0800 118 5323

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