Work stress in the construction industry: Causes and measures

H. F. Van der Molen, P. L.T. Hoonakker

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Abstract

The nature and feasibility of preventive measures taken to reduce work stress in the construction industry are discussed. Employers and employees in 18 construction companies were surveyed about feasible measures to reduce work stress. From the viewpoint of work stress, working with teams is the solution as it is an innovative measure. The measures include the use of older employees to act as coaches for younger personnel, and counseling and brief therapies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages651-654
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2000
EventProceedings of the XIVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association and 44th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Association, 'Ergonomics for the New Millennnium' - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 29 Jul 20004 Aug 2000

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the XIVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association and 44th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Association, 'Ergonomics for the New Millennnium'
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period29/07/20004/08/2000

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