How to Conduct a Stress Risk Assessment

Work-related stress continues to be one of the biggest operational risks facing UK businesses, with around half of all work-related ill health now linked to stress, depression or anxiety. For small businesses, the impact can be particularly disruptive: reduced productivity, higher absence costs and increased pressure on other employees and team members.

Despite this, many small business owners still feel unsure about how to approach a stress risk assessment or assume the process is complex. In reality, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) makes it clear that every business owner has a legal duty to carry out a stress risk assessment and act on it and that the process can be simple, practical and proportionate.

This guide breaks down the process step-by-step, helping business owners meet their legal obligations while creating a healthier and more productive working environment.

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