WORKPLACE STRESS RISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST A Workplace Stress Risk Assessment is a process where employers look at what could cause harm to their employees’ mental health. It helps identify if the pressures of the job are becoming too high and to find ways to reduce those risks. It covers everything from workload to how staff get along with each other, ensuring the workplace is safe, supportive, and productive. This assessment also helps businesses meet ISO 45001 standards providing a clear way to find and manage mental health risks as part of an overall workplace safety plan. 01 01 WORKPLACE STRESS RISK ASSESSMENT The Value of Proactively Managing Workplace Stress Protects Health: Helps prevent anxiety, depression, and physical illness among your team. Boosts Productivity: Employees perform better when they aren't overwhelmed by stress. Reduces Costs: Lowers the number of sick days and reduces staff turnover. Ensures Compliance: Helps meet your legal duty to assess and manage risks to employee health and safety. Improves Morale: Shows your team that their mental well-being is a priority. This template is ideal for: Human Resources (HR) Managers Health and Safety Officers Department Heads and Team Leaders Small Business Owners Note: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, company policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for reviewing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations. Instead of waiting for staff to burn out, using a checklist helps you fix issues early. This process is important because it: WORKPLACE STRESS CHECKLIST A. SIX MAIN SOURCES Status Assessment Question Notes/Required Actions Are staff given realistic deadlines for their tasks? Is the physical environment (noise, light, temp) comfortable? Do employees have the skills and training needed to do their jobs? Are working hours and shift patterns managed to prevent fatigue? Are emails/calls after hours actively discouraged? Yes No Unsure Yes No Unsure Yes No Unsure Yes No Unsure Yes No Unsure 02 Use the following tables to evaluate your workplace. For every "No" or "Unsure" answer, an action plan should be created. 1. Demands Focus: Workload, work patterns, and the physical work environment.