The physical work environment and work-related stress: mechanisms and consequences

Hassard, J. ORCID: 0000-0003-3662-052X and Cox, T., 2013. The physical work environment and work-related stress: mechanisms and consequences. Bilbao, Spain: EU-OSHA (European Agency for Safety & Health at Work).

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Abstract

The article will discuss the interface between the physical and psychosocial work environment, and the role of stress there within, in relation to worker’s wellbeing and performance. Two particular bodies of research will be examined, noise and windows in the workplace. It is important to note, that a concentrated focus is paid to research examining the impact of noise and windows on worker’s health and performance in non-industrial settings, in particular office settings. This article argues that the concept of stress may provide a useful heuristic for exploring and, moreover, understanding the respective impact of characteristics of the physical work environment on worker’s well-being and behaviour. Conclusive comments and practical considerations are provided.

Item Type:	Website content
Creators:	Hassard, J. and Cox, T.
Publisher:	EU-OSHA (European Agency for Safety & Health at Work)
Place of Publication:	Bilbao, Spain
Date:	2013
Divisions:	Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by:	Jonathan Gallacher
Date Added:	14 Jul 2017 08:29
Last Modified:	14 Jul 2017 08:29
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/31251

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