[Proposal of a computerized method to assess work related stress according to legal requirements in Italy]

Abstract

Assessing psychosocial factors in occupational environment requires complicated procedures according to most methods. The project of Tuscany region has the aim to realize a free computerized instrument for a gradual risk assessment with two different modes, expert and beginner. A decisional flow chart helps to approach the risk assessment step by step on the basis of company features, management and organization problems and company symptoms of stress. This experience means a proposal of a computerized method for a quantitative assessment of psychosocial risks at workplace, but at the same time offers a detailed analysis of the problems in the organization suggesting different priority to solve them.