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. 2013 Jun;4(2):95-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2013.05.002. Epub 2013 May 16.

Work-related stress risk assessment in Italy: a methodological proposal adapted to regulatory guidelines

Benedetta Persechino  1 , Antonio Valenti, Matteo Ronchetti, Bruna Maria Rondinone, Cristina Di Tecco, Sara Vitali, Sergio Iavicoli
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Work-related stress risk assessment in Italy: a methodological proposal adapted to regulatory guidelines

Benedetta Persechino et al. Saf Health Work. 2013 Jun.

Abstract

Background: Work-related stress is one of the major causes of occupational ill health. In line with the regulatory framework on occupational health and safety (OSH), adequate models for assessing and managing risk need to be identified so as to minimize the impact of this stress not only on workers' health, but also on productivity.

Methods: After close analysis of the Italian and European reference regulatory framework and work-related stress assessment and management models used in some European countries, we adopted the UK Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) Management Standards (MS) approach, adapting it to the Italian context in order to provide a suitable methodological proposal for Italy.

Results: We have developed a work-related stress risk assessment strategy, meeting regulatory requirements, now available on a specific web platform that includes software, tutorials, and other tools to assist companies in their assessments.

Conclusion: This methodological proposal is new on the Italian work-related stress risk assessment scene. Besides providing an evaluation approach using scientifically validated instruments, it ensures the active participation of occupational health professionals in each company. The assessment tools provided enable companies not only to comply with the law, but also to contribute to a database for monitoring and assessment and give access to a reserved area for data analysis and comparisons.

Keywords: eHealth; health policy; occupational health; risk assessment.

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