11. Stress, bullying, harassment and violence



Key changes and developments since last year



• The TUC and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have published new joint guidance on stress, Tackling workplace stress using the HSE Stress Management Standards.


• Union research has highlighted horrific levels of work-related stress, sexual harassment and violence.


• Union figures show that changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme has decimated compensation for workers injured in violent assaults.


• Stiffer penalties for dangerous dog offences are now in force.