| Document ID (ISN) | 108539 |
| CIS number |
08-1244 |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Research Report 518
|
| Author(s) |
Beswick J., Rogers K., Corbett E., Binch S., Jackson K.
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
An analysis of the prevalence and distribution of stress in the construction industry |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2007. viii, 81p. Illus. 47 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr518.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
Although when compared with other industries, the construction sector has relatively low levels of reported work-related stress, it is still a topic of concern. This research was undertaken to gain a greater understanding of the level, causes and extent of work-related stress within the construction industry. A postal survey was conducted among a sample of construction industry workers to investigate work-related stress. The survey findings were also discussed with industry stakeholders on completion of the survey. In total, 1732 questionnaires were returned (response rate 35%), with an over-representation of large companies and certain job types. However, the results provide an interesting insight into the level and extent of reported work-related stress within the industry. Approximately 23.2% reported that they have suffered from an illness caused by or made worse by stress on their job or during work done in the past. Other findings are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; construction industry; risk factors; mental stress; stress factors |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
report; questionnaire survey; frequency rates; stress evaluation; stress studies |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Construction industry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Mental stress and burnout
Construction industry and civil engineering
|
