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Stress and Wellbeing Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This universal self‑assessment tool enables any employer to evaluate how well they are meeting their legal duties for managing work‑related stress and promoting employee wellbeing. It aligns with the HSE Management Standards – Work related stress, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Regulation 5), and the broader duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The checklist covers planning, people, environment, task‑specific hazards, equipment, collective measures and welfare.

Use this checklist to confirm that:

  • Risk assessments for stress are current, documented and communicated.
  • Management plans, policies and training are in place and regularly reviewed.
  • Workloads, ergonomics and workplace conditions support mental health.
  • Support services and welfare facilities are readily available.

The Management Standards address six key areas of work design – demands, control, support, relationships, role clarity and change – and this checklist helps you verify each area is managed effectively.

Compliant with: HSE Management Standards – Work related stress; Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999; Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Regular monitoring of the checklist outcomes helps identify trends, informs organisational wellbeing strategies, and demonstrates a proactive commitment to employee health, reducing absenteeism and enhancing productivity.

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Checks covered in this Stress and Wellbeing Self-Assessment checklist

This Stress and Wellbeing Self-Assessment safety checklist template covers 31 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a risk assessment for work‑related stress been completed and communicated to staff?
2Is there a current work‑related stress management plan in place?
3Is there a documented stress management policy signed by senior management?
4Are relevant policies (e.g., mental health, bullying) reviewed and signed off?
5Have all employees received training on recognising and managing work‑related stress?
6Are managers briefed on their responsibilities for stress prevention and support?
7Is the workload for each employee reviewed for reasonableness?
8Are job demands and control levels assessed as part of the Management Standards?
9Is the workplace environment (e.g., lighting, temperature, noise) conducive to wellbeing?
10Are break areas provided, kept clean and suitably located?
11Is there access to natural light or daylight in work areas?
12Are tasks reviewed for excessive workload, tight deadlines, or conflicting demands?
13Is there a system to report excessive workload or bullying?
14Are job roles clearly defined to avoid role ambiguity?
15Are any equipment or tools causing physical strain (e.g., repetitive motion) assessed for ergonomic risk?
16Are ergonomic assessments performed where applicable?
17Is appropriate PPE provided and does it not contribute to discomfort or stress?
18Is there a confidential support service (e.g., Employee Assistance Programme) available to staff?
19Are clear procedures for seeking help with stress posted and accessible?
20Are stress awareness posters or signage displayed in communal areas?
21Is there a designated wellbeing champion or point of contact?
22Are there procedures for responding to mental health crises?
23Is first aid provision inclusive of mental health support?
24Are welfare facilities (e.g., rest rooms, drinking water) adequate?
25Is there a regular review (e.g., quarterly) of stress indicators and actions taken?
26Is the stress management plan reviewed and updated annually?
27Are records of stress‑related incidents and actions maintained?
28Is feedback from staff on wellbeing collected and acted upon?
29Are collective wellbeing measures such as team debriefs, peer support or wellbeing workshops provided?
30Is indoor air quality monitored and any hazardous substances (e.g., fumes, chemicals) controlled to prevent stress‑related health impacts?
31Is there a process to close out actions from the stress assessment once completed?

Frequently asked questions

Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

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What format do the safety checklists download in?

Checklists download as a professional PDF, ready to print and complete on-site — each question has clear Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space. You choose portrait or landscape at download. Word and spreadsheet formats are being added.

Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Add your own questions, edit or remove any of the pre-written ones, and reorder them to suit your site, task or inspection before you download.

Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

Yes. The checklists are written around UK health and safety good practice and HSE guidance, and are suitable for inspections, audits, toolbox checks and routine workplace monitoring.

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Can I add my company logo and branding to the checklist?

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How do I complete the checklist once it is downloaded?

The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

We are building specialist checklists across a wide range of subjects and industries — fire safety, workplace inspections, equipment and machinery checks, site inductions, vehicle checks, PPE, first aid and more. Browse by category to find the right one.

How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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